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How to get fromSacramento to Riverside Countyby plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Sacramento to Riverside County by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SMF - PSP
    2. Take the taxi from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Riverside Countytaxi taxi
    4h 9m
    $217–523

  2. Drive 535.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sacramento to Riverside Countycar car 535.2 mi
    9h 24m
    $98–142

  3. Bus, taxi via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Indio Bus Station to Riverside Countytaxi taxi
    11h 44m
    $183–278

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Indio Bus Station to Riverside Countytaxi taxi
    18h 37m
    $301–523

  5. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SFO - PSP
    4. Take the taxi from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Riverside Countytaxi taxi
    6h 45m
    $337–577

  6. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Ontario International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SMF - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Indio Bus Station to Riverside Countytaxi taxi
    7h 11m
    $339–935

  7. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Indiobus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Indio to Riverside Countytaxi taxi
    18h 44m
    $206–268

  8. Train, bus, taxi via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Indio Bus Station to Riverside Countytaxi taxi
    19h 24m
    $301–518

  9. Train, bus, taxi via Fontana

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Indio Bus Station to Riverside Countytaxi taxi
    20h 25m
    $335–556

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration2h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 497.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Sacramento to Riverside County. However, you can take the bus to Terminal A, walk to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), then take the taxi to Riverside County. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Indio Bus Station, then take the taxi to Riverside County.

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