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How to get fromRiverside to Davisby bus, plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Riverside to Davis by bus, plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Ontario Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Davistrain train
    4h 57m

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

    cheapest
    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 7m
    $70–330

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Lodi Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lodi Amtrak Station to Davisbus bus
    12h 55m

  4. 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 Davistrain train Coast Starlight
    15h 52m
    $300–474

  5. Drive  446.8 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Daviscar car 446.8 mi
    7h 25m
    $74–107

  6. 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 Davistrain train
    6h 10m
    $89–365

  7. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    6h 23m
    $520–780

  8. 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 28m
    $146–403

  9. Fly Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Davistrain train
    7h 8m
    $370–855

  10. 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
    7h 53m
    $105–536

  11. 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
    15h 46m
    $76–118

Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration2h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 436.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Riverside to Davis via Bakersfield, Bakersfield Train Station, and Lodi Amtrak Station in around 12h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Davis via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 15h 52m.

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