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How to get fromTacoma to Riversideby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Tacoma to Riverside by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SEA - 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
    7h 18m
    $63–367

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SEA - 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
    8h 21m
    $59–262

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Riversidebus bus
    29h 7m
    $194–361

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    37h 2m
    $414–863

  5. Drive 1,155.2 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to Riversidecar car 1,155.2 mi
    19h 33m
    $211–305

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SEA - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    7h 58m
    $170–420

  7. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SEA - BUR
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 37m
    $329–447

  8. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 76 bus, line 43 bus, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SEA - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Macarthur-Harborbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    4. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    9h 13m
    $137–440

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SEA - 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
    9h 55m
    $293–561

  10. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SEA - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 6m
    $171–480

Tacoma to Riverside by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,011.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone G to Riverside via SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, Olympia, Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield in around 29h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tacoma to Riverside - Downtown via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 37h 2m.

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