The
Riverside Municipal Airport is the only airport within the limits of the city. It has 5,400-foot runway and is the spot for the Riverside Air Show held annually. The airport is mainly used for business and private aviation. If you posses your own aircraft, then this airport offers convenient access to Riverside. This airport is not served by any commercial passenger flights.
Another nearest airport is the
LA/Ontario International Airport that is located in Ontario, CA. It is approx 20 miles NW of Riverside. Travelers planning to come to Riverside must consider LA/Ontario International Airport as Riverside is situated in the Inland Empire, Southern California. The airport offers non-stop flights to several American cities. After reaching the Ontario International Airport, you can reach Riverside via the Southern California’s freeway system. Head East Interstate-10, then take Interstate-15 (South), followed by CA-60 (East). Public transportation is also available from the airport to Riverside. Airport shuttle service and Riverside Transit Agency buses are available from the Ontario International airport.
Getting to Riverside by Bus
Megabus.com: megabus.com offers express bus service to and from Las Vegas to Riverside. The fare starts at $1.
Greyhound: Greyhound bus terminal in Riverside is between University Avenues, Downtown and Mission Inn. The buses run mostly on the domestic destinations.
Riverside Greyhound Station
Address: 3911 University Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501, United States
Phone: 951-686-2345
Greyhound Package Express: 951-686-2345
Greyhound Charter: 800-454-2487
Getting to Riverside by Train
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Riverside is the center of the Metrolink commuter rail system. Inland Empire-Orange County lines and Riverside 91 serve the city on weekdays, and Inland Empire-Orange County lines and San Bernardino on weekends.
The
Metrolink station is approx one mile outside of the city center and is served by CommuterLink 212, 208 and 210, and RTA 1 and16.
Rail Lines: Riverside has two
Metrolink commuter rail stations - La Sierra and Downtown Riverside. The Inland Empire- Orange County serves these two rail stations, while the Riverside Line serve the Downtown station on weekdays and on weekends, the Downtown station is served by the San Bernardino.
Amtrak: Amtrak serves the Riverside Downtown station.
Getting Around Riverside
Getting Around Riverside by Car
It is easy to get around Riverside by Car. The two freeways- Interstate-215/CA-60 runs along the north side of Riverside. You can get around the city through these routes.
Car rentals: You can hire a car and get around Riverside. Some of the car rental companies operating in the city are:
Avis Car Rental
Address: 6183 Magnolia Avenue (at Jurupa Ave), Magnolia Town Center, Riverside, CA 92506, United States
Phone: 1 951-781-3464
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Address: 8089 Indiana Ave, Riverside, CA 92504, United States
Phone: 1 951-354-0254
De Anza Car Rental
Address: 4398 Market Street, Riverside, CA 92501, United States
Phone: 1 855-788-7030
America's Xpress Rent A Car: Corona Riverside
Address: 7173 Indiana Ave, Riverside, CA 92504, United States
Phone: 1 951-684-7474
Budget Car Rental
Address: 1521 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92507, United States
Phone: 1 951-787-0633
Hertz Rent A Car
Address: 7750 Indiana Ave, Riverside, CA 92504, United States
Phone: 1 951-687-2357
Public Transportation in Riverside
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The
Riverside Transit Agency is the major public transit authority in Riverside. It offers buses service on about 36 fixed routes in the city. It also provides eight express commuter services and some community-based trolley bus service in the city.
The Riverside bus system has two major centers -the the Galleria at Tyler (south), and the Downtown Terminal. The base fare is $1.50. Local routes serve all the neighboring regions.
Bus Lines: Riverside Transit Agency provides local bus service. Greyhound and Amtrak offers intercity bus service.
Getting Around Riverside by Taxis
Taxi services are available in Riverside. Some of the cabs/taxi companies operating in the city are:
Riverside Taxi - AA Inland Empire Cab
Address: Riverside, CA, United States
Phone: 1 951-369-3581
Riverside Taxi Cab
Address: Riverside, CA, United States
Phone: 1 855-242-8294
Riverside Taxi
Address: 3611 Riverside Plaza Dr, Riverside, CA 92506, United States
Phone: 1 909-684-0398
Ace Taxi Cab Company
Address: 1151 Coronet Dr, Riverside, CA 92506, United States
Phone: 1 855-718-3916
JB taxi services
Address: Riverside, CA, United States
Phone: 1 951-289-1000
A Map Guide to Getting In and Around Riverside