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How to get fromSacramento Airport (SMF) to Riversideby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Riverside by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train, line 215 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SMF - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Vine Street Mobility Hubbus bus
    4h 5m
    $202–766

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, line 42 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SMF - LGB
    2. Take the bus from Norwalk-Woodson to Tustin-East Village Waybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus bus
    5h 13m
    $38–197

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Riversidebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 5m
    $95–171

  4. 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 11m
    $182–387

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Riversiderideshare rideshare 445.5 mi
    7h 26m

  6. Drive 445.5 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Riversidecar car 445.5 mi
    7h 26m
    $82–118

  7. Fly 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
    4h 48m
    $143–313

  8. Fly 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
    5h 22m
    $191–637

  9. Fly 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
    5h 59m
    $247–826

  10. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SMF - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    6h 41m
    $95–376

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    14h 37m
    $77–130

Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Riverside by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 420.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Terminal A to Riverside via J St. at 8th St., 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield in around 12h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal B to Riverside - Downtown via J St. at 4th St., Sacramento, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 18h 11m.

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