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How to get fromUniversity of California, Riverside to Sacramentoby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from University of California, Riverside to Sacramento by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Line 1 bus, bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from UCR at Bannockburn Village to Vine St. Mobility Hubbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Riverside to Ontario Amtrakbus bus
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - SMF
    5h 4m
    $200–767

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2015 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    11h 35m
    $71–138

  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
    17h 52m
    $180–386

  4. Drive 437.3 mi

    1. Drive from University of California, Riverside to Sacramentocar car 437.3 mi
    7h 12m
    $80–116

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    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
    6h 35m
    $139–323

  6. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    7h 23m
    $237–814

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    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
    7h 14m
    $188–680

  8. Fly Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ONT - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    7h 57m
    $280–831

  9. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    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
    8h 5m
    $78–396

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 54m
    $71–124

University of California, Riverside to Sacramento by foot and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration11h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 425.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a vehicle from University of California, Riverside to Sacramento Bus Station via Riverside, Los Angeles Downtown, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 11h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of California, Riverside to Sacramento via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Vine St. Mobility Hub, Riverside - Downtown, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 17h 52m.

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