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How to get fromSalt Lake City to Riversideby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Riverside by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train, line 215 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SLC - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Vine Street Mobility Hubbus bus
    5h 58m
    $92–467

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, line 42 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SLC - LGB
    2. Take the bus from Norwalk-Woodson to Tustin-East Village Waybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus bus
    7h 6m
    $88–452

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 6271 S Dixie Dr - Salt Lake City to Las Vegasbus bus Boise
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas to Valley Blvd - Bloomingtonbus bus Las Vegas
    16h 6m
    $144–200

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    34h 22m
    $425–844

  5. Drive 656.6 mi

    1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Riversidecar car 656.6 mi
    10h 10m
    $120–174

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SLC - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    6h 44m
    $149–410

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SLC - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    7h 54m
    $117–581

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SLC - BUR
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    7h 28m
    $218–497

  9. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SLC - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 27m
    $113–472

  10. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SLC - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 45m
    $162–380

  11. Bus via Cedar City

    1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City to Cedar Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cedar City to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Montclair Transcenterbus bus
    18h 10m
    $153–261

Salt Lake City to Riverside by tram and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 595.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Courthouse Station to Riverside Plaza via West Valley Central Station, West Valley Central Station, Dixie Dr / Tuscaloosa Way, 6271 S Dixie Dr - Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Valley Blvd - Bloomington, Mt Vernon @ Santo Antonio, VA Barton @ Benton, and Benton + Prospect/ V.A. Hospital in around 16h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salt Lake City to Riverside - Downtown via Sacramento, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 34h 22m.

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