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How to get fromBuffalo to Sacramento Airport (SMF)by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo to Sacramento Airport (SMF) by plane, bus, train, car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUF - SMF
    7h 55m
    $276–1,128

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Colfax Depot to J St & 8th Stbus bus 60
    2d 16h
    $829–1,713

  3. Drive 2,559.4 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Sacramento Airport (SMF)car car 2,559.4 mi
    40h 16m
    $468–675

  4. Bus to Rochester, fly

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ROC - SMF
    9h 59m
    $299–1,144

  5. Shuttle to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane YYZ - SMF
    12h 2m
    $556–1,048

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2d 16h
    $864–2,091

Buffalo to Sacramento Airport (SMF) by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$829Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,246.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to Terminal A via Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, Sacramento, and J St. at 8th St. in around 2d 16h.

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