How to travel from Sacramento to Riverton, United States of America

The distance between Sacramento and Riverton is around 567 miles (913km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Sacramento to Riverton by plane, train, subway and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Sacramento (SMF) to Salt Lake City (SLC) then take the train to Draper Station.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    $190
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Train

Take the train to Salt Lake City.

  • Duration15h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $110
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Drive

Drive to Unified Police Department of Greater Salt Lake - Riverton City.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Distance666 miles (1,072km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sacramento and Riverton

There are several options for getting from Sacramento to Riverton by plane, train, subway and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $110 and will take around 15h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $190.

The distance between Sacramento and Riverton is around 567 miles (913km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,382 miles (2,224km)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Sacramento and Riverton by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sacramento to Riverton is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx $190.

The cheapest way to travel between Sacramento and Riverton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $110 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sacramento and Riverton. It typically takes around 15h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sacramento to Riverton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Salt Lake City and Draper Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15h 25m.

Amtrak run train services between Sacramento and Riverton. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 15h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sacramento and Riverton. We recommend that you fly from Sacramento (SMF) to Salt Lake City (SLC) then take the train to Draper Station. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sacramento to Riverton. We recommend that you fly from Sacramento (SMF) to Salt Lake City (SLC) then take the train to Draper Station. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Riverton is Lincoln Airport (LNK) (LNK) which is approximately 101km (63 miles) from Riverton. Kansas City International Airport (MCI) (MCI) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (DSM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Sacramento and Riverton. The distance is around 666 miles (1,072km) by road and it will take around 10hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sacramento to Riverton is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around $190.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sacramento and Riverton

Transport options from Sacramento to Riverton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 40m
$190
hourly913km (567 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
$125
every 4 hours1,143km (710 miles)
Train to Richmond, plane5h 25m
$140
every 2 hours1,190km (739 miles)
Train to Santa Clara Amtrak, Fly5h 40m
$240
every 4 hours1,198km (744 miles)
Train
15h 25m
$110
twice daily1,191km (740 miles)
Drive
10hrs
$66
on demand1,072km (666 miles)

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Airports near Riverton

The following major airports near Riverton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

LNK
Lincoln Airport (LNK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63 miles (101km) from Riverton
MCI
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
International Airport
Distance
106 miles (171km) from Riverton
DSM
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
International Airport
Distance
116 miles (186km) from Riverton