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How to get fromSacramento to University of California, Riversideby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Sacramento to University of California, Riverside by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train, line 215 bus, line 1 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
    4. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to UCR at Bannockburn Villagebus bus
    5h 50m
    $203–769

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, line 38 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SMF - LGB
    2. Take the bus from Del Amo-Bloomfield to La Palma-Linkbus bus
    3. Take the train from Anaheim Canyon to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    7h 45m
    $47–212

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Riversidebus bus FlixBus 2015 / ...
    10h 40m
    $71–132

  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 / ...
    17h 27m
    $189–380

  5. Drive 437.5 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to University of California, Riversidecar car 437.5 mi
    7h 13m
    $80–116

  6. 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
    6h 32m
    $140–322

  7. 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
    7h 7m
    $189–679

  8. 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
    7h 44m
    $248–833

  9. 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
    8h 25m
    $94–384

  10. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SMF - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    8h 43m
    $132–357

  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
    12h 49m
    $77–125

Sacramento to University of California, Riverside by bus and foot

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Duration10h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 435.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and University of California, Riverside, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to University of California, Riverside via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, and Riverside in around 10h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sacramento to University of California, Riverside via Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Riverside - Downtown, Vine St. Mobility Hub, and UCR at Bannockburn Village in around 17h 27m.

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