There are 7 ways to get from Arizona to Sacramento by plane, bus (Greyhound), taxi, train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Sacramento International Airport
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane PHX - SMF
3h 51m$154–216Bus via Merced
cheapest- Take the bus from Phoenix, AZ to Mercedbus Nogales
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0810
16h 29m$98–144Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
- Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain
25h 29m$302–672Drive 752.3 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to Sacramentocar 752.3 mi
12h 12m$138–199Fly to Oakland International Airport, train
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane PHX - OAK
- Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
6h 49m$347–515Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Sacramentobus Guadalajara
18h 29m$124–179Bus via Santa Ana
- Take the bus from Phoenix to Santa Anabus El Paso
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
24h 54m$137–207
Arizona to Sacramento by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arizona to Sacramento is to bus via Merced which costs $95 - $150 and takes 16h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Arizona to Sacramento is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $150 - $220.
No, there is no direct bus from Arizona to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from Greg Stanton CS and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via McDowell Rd & Central Av, Phoenix, AZ and Merced Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 29m.
The distance between Arizona and Sacramento is 669 miles. The road distance is 756.7 miles.
The best way to get from Arizona to Sacramento without a car is to bus via Merced which takes 16h 29m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Arizona to Sacramento, including transfers.
Arizona to Sacramento bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Phoenix, AZ station.
The best way to get from Arizona to Sacramento is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $150 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus via Merced, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 16h 29m.
Arizona to Sacramento bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Merced station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arizona to Sacramento is 757 miles. It takes approximately 12h 12m to drive from Arizona to Sacramento.
What companies run services between Arizona, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greg Stanton CS to Sacramento Bus Station via Central Av & McDowell Rd, McDowell Rd & Central Av, Phoenix, AZ, Merced, and Merced Bus Stop in around 16h 29m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Phoenix to Sacramento International Airport via Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Phoenix to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Phoenix to Sacramento International Airport via Ontario/San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Phoenix to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Phoenix to Sacramento International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Phoenix to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Phoenix to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Phoenix to Oakland International Airport via Ontario/San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Phoenix to Oakland International Airport via Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Phoenix to Oakland International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Phoenix to Oakland International Airport via Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–330
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Phoenix, AZ to Merced
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $110–140
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Mayflower Cab
- Phone
- +1 (602) 955-1355
VIP Taxi
- Phone
- +1 602-300-3000
- Website
- viptaxi.com
Yellow Cab AZ
- Phone
- +1 480-888-8888
- Website
- yellowcabaz.com
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