Trains tickets from Detroit, MI to Riverside, CA

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Next departures to Riverside

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 27 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Riverside
    Destination location: Riverside Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 27 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Riverside
    Destination location: Riverside Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 27 at
    Departure city: Detroit
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Riverside
    Destination location: Riverside Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Riverside.

Average Price$247 - $385Average Duration2d 20h
78kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$192 - $461Average Duration2d 2h
284kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Detroit to Riverside

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Riverside. The journey takes about 2 days, 2 hours 44 minutes and with fares starting at just $192, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
2d 2hAverage Duration
$192Cheapest ticket
284kgCO₂ emissions

Train Detroit, MI to Riverside, CA: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$225
Average train trip duration2d 2h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:26am
Distance1932 miles (3116 km)

Detroit to Riverside Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit to Riverside was searched and found on Jul 27, 2025 with a price of $832

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Detroit to Riverside, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $832 to $1,474 for a train ticket from Detroit to Riverside based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $832 which is on 2025-07-27.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Riverside, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Detroit and Riverside, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Detroit to Riverside, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Detroit, MI to Riverside, CA?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Detroit, MI and Riverside, CA is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $225 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $192. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Riverside, CA, choose the train, as it will take you from Detroit, MI to Riverside, CA in about 2d 2h - that's the fastest way to get there!

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