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How to get fromAmsterdam to Northern Californiaby plane, train, subway, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Amsterdam to Northern California by plane, train, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane AMS - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    18h 19m
    $496–1,795

  2. Fly to Sonoma County Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane AMS - STS
    2. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to Petalumabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Petaluma to Martinezbus bus
    4. Take the train from Martinez to Chico Amtraktrain train
    24h 29m
    $381–1,306

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

    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane AMS - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    19h 54m
    $557–1,362

  4. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane AMS - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    21h 35m
    $622–814

  5. Fly to Redding Municipal Airport, train

    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane AMS - RDD
    2. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain train
    21h 57m
    $593–2,188

  6. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane AMS - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 15m
    $517–1,793

  7. Fly to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR)plane plane AMS - MFR
    2. Take the bus from Medford Airport to Klamath Falls Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Klamath Falls to Chico Amtraktrain train
    25h 40m
    $417–1,446

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration14h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$452Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,485.5 mi
  • Duration: 18h 19m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Northern California, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Amsterdam to Northern California. However, you can take the train to Schiphol Airport Train Station, walk to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport (SMF), walk to Terminal B, take the bus to J St. at 4th St., walk to Sacramento, take the train to Chico Amtrak, then take the taxi to Northern California. Alternatively, you can take the train to Schiphol Airport Train Station, walk to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, take the subway to Richmond, walk to Richmond, take the train to Sacramento, take the train to Chico Amtrak, then take the taxi to Northern California.

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