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How to get fromAlbuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Sacramentoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Sacramento by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ABQ - SMF
    4h 27m
    $121–573

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    29h 21m
    $180–371

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    33h 47m
    $450–971

  4. Drive 1,073.2 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Sacramentocar car 1,073.2 mi
    17h 29m
    $196–283

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ABQ - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    5h 55m
    $254–820

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ABQ - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    6h 13m
    $429–784

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

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ABQ - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    8h 28m
    $152–616

  8. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ABQ - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 53m
    $124–548

  9. Fly to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)plane plane ABQ - SCK
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 59m
    $127–529

  10. Bus via Greenfield

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    30h 31m
    $181–359

Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Sacramento by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration29h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 875.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Albuquerque Airport (ABQ), USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunport @ Arrivals Level to Sacramento Bus Station via A.T.C. , Albuquerque Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 29h 21m.

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