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

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There are 8 ways to get from Rochester to Riverside by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Rochester to Ontario International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ROC - ONT
    10h 51m
    $227–934

  2. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BUF - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    11h 13m
    $127–472

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    2d 6h
    $1,423–2,396

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus bus
    2d 14h
    $454–725

  5. Drive  2,559.1 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Riversidecar car 2,559.1 mi
    41h 11m
    $423–611

  6. Fly Rochester to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ROC - SNA
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    11h 12m
    $267–1,134

  7. Fly Rochester to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane ROC - LGB
    2. Take the train from Anaheim Canyon to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    12h 19m
    $261–1,037

  8. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane BUF - ONT
    12h 18m
    $150–629

Rochester to Riverside by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,423Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,258 mi
  • Duration: 10h 51m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Riverside via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 6h.

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