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How to get fromElk Grove to Riversideby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Elk Grove to Riverside by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, tram, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr

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    1. Take the bus from Sacramento, CA - Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Drbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 20m
    $146–188

  2. Drive  422.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elk Grove to Riversidecar car 422.5 mi
    7h 6m
    $78–112

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    18h 52m
    $173–383

  4. Tram to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train, line 215 bus

    1. Take the tram from CRC Station to 8th & Capitol Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SMF - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    4. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Vine Street Mobility Hubbus bus
    6h 37m
    $205–807

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Corona - North Maintrain train IE-OC Line
    17h 23m
    $114–175

  6. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SMF - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    7h 19m
    $172–410

  7. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SMF - BUR
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    7h 54m
    $221–717

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

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SMF - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 30m
    $327–868

  9. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Long Beach Airport, line 38 bus, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SMF - LGB
    2. Take the bus from Del Amo-Bloomfield to La Palma-Linkbus bus
    3. Take the train from Anaheim Canyon to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 31m
    $84–290

  10. Tram, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train, line 215 bus

    1. Take the tram from CRC Station to 8th & O Stationtram tram
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane OAK - ONT
    4. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    5. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Vine Street Mobility Hubbus bus
    9h 11m
    $308–861

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 449 mi
  • Duration: 10h 20m

What companies run services between Elk Grove, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Elk Grove to Riverside - Downtown via CRC Station, 8th & O Station, Sacramento, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 18h 52m.

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