The average bus between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Alta Sierra takes 6h 23m and the fastest bus takes 2h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alta Sierra. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Alta Sierra. The earliest departure is at 10:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sacramento Airport (SMF) is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Alta Sierra at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at J St. at 4th St. and take an average of 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alta Sierra? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alta Sierra. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Airport (SMF) station and arriving at Alta Sierra station via Auburn Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alta Sierra bus services, operated by Yolobus, depart from Sacramento station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alta Sierra bus services, operated by Yolobus, arrive at Alta Sierra Dr at Little Valley Road station.
The distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Alta Sierra is 68 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a bus from Terminal B to Alta Sierra Dr at Little Valley Road via J St. at 4th St., Sacramento, Auburn Amtrak, and Nevada St at Amtrak Station in around 3h 48m.