There are 10 ways to get from Riverside to Sacramento Airport (SMF) by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Ontario International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Riverside to Ontario Amtrakbus
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane ONT - SMF
3h 11m$198–761Train to Long Beach Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane LGB - SMF
6h 11m$76–390Bus
- Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
13h 4m$100–169Train
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain 91-PV Line / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
17h 23m$182–388Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Riverside to Sacramento-SMF444.9 mi
7h 24mDrive 444.9 mi
- Drive from Riverside to Sacramento Airport (SMF)car 444.9 mi
7h 24m$82–118Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane LAX - SMF
4h 41m$137–317Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly
- Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SNA - SMF
5h 59m$234–808Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane BUR - SMF
5h 20m$186–674Train, bus
- Take the train from Corona - North Main to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
16h 6m$78–150
Riverside to Sacramento Airport (SMF) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to train and bus which costs $75 - $150 and takes 16h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to bus and fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $190 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Sacramento Airport (SMF). However, there are services departing from Riverside and arriving at Terminal A via Bakersfield Train Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd and J St. at 8th St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Sacramento Airport (SMF). However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at Sacramento via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 23m.
The distance between Riverside and Sacramento Airport (SMF) is 414 miles. The road distance is 447.5 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Sacramento Airport (SMF) without a car is to bus which takes 13h 4m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Riverside to Sacramento Airport (SMF), including transfers.
Riverside to Sacramento Airport (SMF) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Riverside station.
Riverside to Sacramento Airport (SMF) train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.
The best way to get from Riverside to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to bus which takes 13h 4m and costs $95 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $390 and takes 17h 23m.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA?
You can take a bus from Riverside to Terminal A via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & Capitol Ave, and J St. at 8th St. in around 13h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Terminal A via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and J St. at 8th St. in around 17h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Corona - North Main to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Riverside to Ontario Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Riverside to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
Bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Riverside Transit Agency
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Riverside to Sacramento-SMF
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Riverside to Sacramento Airport (SMF) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Riverside to Sacramento Airport (SMF) train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is 448 miles. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Riverside to Sacramento Airport (SMF).
There are 329+ hotels available in Sacramento Airport (SMF).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Riverside and Sacramento Airport (SMF). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










