How far is Riverside from Sacramento?

About 393 miles (633 km) separate Riverside and Sacramento.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Riverside to Sacramento?

Most of the buses traveling from Riverside to Sacramento leave from Riverside Bus Station and arrive at Greyhound Sacramento Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Riverside to Sacramento from $81 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Riverside to Sacramento on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:15am	Riverside Station	10h 55m	10:10pm	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:25pm	UC Riverside	14h 5m	2:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:00pm	UC Riverside	13h 30m	8:30am	Greyhound Sacramento Station	No tags

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Get from Riverside to Sacramento

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 13 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

13h 40mAverage Duration

394 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Riverside and Sacramento?

Stops in Riverside

A
Riverside Bus Station
3911-3956 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501, USA
B
Commerce St
3767-3791 Commerce St, Riverside, CA 92507, USA

Stops in Sacramento

A
Greyhound Sacramento Station
420 Richards Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811, USA
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B
Old Sacramento
961 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
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C
Fruitridge Rd
3330 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820, USA
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Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,600 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,411 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Riverside, CA to Sacramento, US by bus

How far is Riverside from Sacramento?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/21

$81

11/22

$81

Today

$81

11/24

$90

11/25

$103

11/26

$103

11/27

No data

11/28

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The cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to Sacramento, US was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $81

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Riverside, CA to Sacramento, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $81 to $304 for a bus ticket from Riverside, CA to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $90 which is on 2025-11-24.