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How to get fromRiverside to Grass Valleyby plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Riverside to Grass Valley by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    7h 47m
    $213–791

  2. Drive 486.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverside to Grass Valleycar car 486.3 mi
    8h 24m
    $89–129

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from P St & 5th St to Auburn Stationbus bus 60
    4. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    16h 16m
    $104–175

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    20h 27m
    $202–400

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    9h 17m
    $151–297

  6. Fly Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ONT - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    9h 28m
    $292–852

  7. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    10h 35m
    $298–838

  8. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    9h 56m
    $210–704

  9. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LGB - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    10h 47m
    $90–420

  10. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LGB - RNO
    3. Take the train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 46m
    $143–485

Riverside to Grass Valley by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration16h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 484 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Grass Valley, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Riverside to Tinloy St at Bank St via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, P St & 5th St, and Nevada St at Amtrak Station in around 16h 16m.

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