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

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There are 9 ways to get from Riverside to Sacramento by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Ontario International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - SMF
    3h 48m
    $168–762

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    11h 35m
    $77–127

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    16h 30m
    $150–364

  4. Drive  435.2 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Sacramentocar car 435.2 mi
    7h 13m
    $80–115

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    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
    5h 18m
    $139–371

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    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
    5h 52m
    $188–678

  7. Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    6h 29m
    $294–819

  8. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly

    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
    6h 48m
    $88–484

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Corona - North Main to Santa Anatrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    14h 37m
    $78–123

Riverside to Sacramento by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration11h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 422.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverside to Sacramento Bus Station via Bakersfield and Bakersfield Train Station in around 11h 35m.

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