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How to get fromBloomington to Sacramentoby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Bloomington to Sacramento by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

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    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BMI - SMF
    8h 47m
    $173–755

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    47h 25m
    $324–623

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2d 2h
    $663–1,524

  4. Drive 1,965.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington to Sacramentocar car 1,965.4 mi
    32h 13m
    $359–519

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MDW - SMF
    8h 37m
    $241–931

  6. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane STL - SMF
    9h
    $255–1,010

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    9h 21m
    $204–790

Bloomington to Sacramento by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration47h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$324Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,752.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 47m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Sacramento Bus Station via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 47h 25m.

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