There are 7 ways to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Sacramento by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, 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 from Burbank Bob Hope Airport
best- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane BUR - SMF
1h 52m$177–640Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
11h 10m$68–131Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Burbank Airport - North to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane LAX - SMF
4h 11m$136–346Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Van Nuys to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
14h 40m$166–358Bus via Stockton
- Take the bus from Pacoima - San Fernando to Stocktonbus 1
- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 33m$70–103Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Burbank-BUR to Sacramento372.5 mi
6h 6mDrive 372.5 mi
- Drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Sacramentocar 372.5 mi
6h 6m$68–99
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Sacramento by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Sacramento is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Sacramento is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs $170 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from Empire / Burbank Airport Transit Center and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from Burbank Airport - South and arriving at Sacramento via Van Nuys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.
The distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) and Sacramento is 372 miles. The road distance is 374.7 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 11h 10m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Sacramento, including transfers.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Van Nuys station.
The best way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Sacramento is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs $170 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 11h 10m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $360 and takes 14h 40m.
What companies run services between Burbank Airport (BUR), USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 8h 55m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–280
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Burbank Airport - North to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Pacoima - San Fernando to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $50–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–24
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Burbank-BUR to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) to Sacramento is 375 miles. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Sacramento.
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