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

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There are 11 ways to get from Vancouver to Riverside by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YVR - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 43m
    $114–832

  2. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SEA - ONT
    11h 50m
    $112–472

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Riversidebus bus
    33h 25m
    $227–436

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    43h 15m
    $501–1,066

  5. Drive 1,328.3 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Riversidecar car 1,328.3 mi
    22h 46m
    $304–440

  6. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Ontario International Airport

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane YVR - ONT
    9h 45m
    $402–869

  7. Fly Vancouver International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane YVR - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 7m
    $277–1,333

  8. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane YVR - 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
    10h 36m
    $118–434

  9. Fly Vancouver International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YVR - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 54m
    $262–987

  10. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane YVR - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Aveshuttle bus
    11h 4m
    $146–774

  11. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SEA - BUR
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    13h 6m
    $383–552

Vancouver to Riverside by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration33h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$227Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,165.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Vancouver to Riverside via Seattle Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield in around 33h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vancouver to Riverside - Downtown via Seattle, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 43h 15m.

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