There are 4 ways to get from Avila Beach to Sacramento by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SBP - SMF
4h 22m$276–645Drive 292 mi
cheapest- Drive from Avila Beach to Sacramentocar 292 mi
5h 10m$54–77Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
8h 56m$216–323Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
10h 7m
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Avila Beach to Sacramento is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Avila Beach to Sacramento is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $270 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Avila Beach to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Sacramento via San Jose and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Avila Beach to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Sacramento via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
The distance between Avila Beach and Sacramento is 267 miles. The road distance is 293.7 miles.
The best way to get from Avila Beach to Sacramento without a car is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs $210 - $330.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Avila Beach to Sacramento, including transfers.
Avila Beach to Sacramento bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Avila Beach to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Avila Beach to Sacramento is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $270 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $330 and takes 8h 56m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 10h 7m.
What companies run services between Avila Beach, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $180–280 and the journey takes 8h 44m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–600
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–600
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–600
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Avila Beach to Sacramento bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Avila Beach to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avila Beach to Sacramento is 294 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Avila Beach to Sacramento.
There are 328+ hotels available in Sacramento.