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How to get fromWest Sacramento to Riversideby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 11 ways to get from West Sacramento to Riverside by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), 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
    5h 36m
    $202–767

  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
    6h 44m
    $63–342

  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
    10h 10m
    $99–162

  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 / ...
    16h 57m
    $191–379

  5. Drive 434.9 mi

    1. Drive from West Sacramento to Riversidecar car 434.9 mi
    7h 13m
    $80–115

  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 19m
    $139–290

  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
    6h 53m
    $188–677

  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 30m
    $247–831

  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 12m
    $98–392

  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 30m
    $132–355

  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 22m
    $77–126

West Sacramento to Riverside by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration10h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 434.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Riverside via Bakersfield Train Station and Bakersfield in around 10h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sacramento to Riverside - Downtown via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 16h 57m.

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