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How to get fromBurlington to Sacramentoby car, plane, taxi, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Burlington to Sacramento by car, plane, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Burlington to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar car
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane CID - SMF
    8h 9m
    $320–1,329

  2. Drive to Quad City International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burlington to Moline-Airport-MLIcar car
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MLI - SMF
    8h 26m
    $175–723

  3. Taxi, bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the taxi from Burlington to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    46h 44m
    $409–729

  4. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Burlington to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2d 1h
    $759–1,629

  5. Drive 1,835.6 mi

    1. Drive from Burlington to Sacramentocar car 1,835.6 mi
    29h 46m
    $335–484

  6. Taxi, bus to Peoria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Burlington to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PIA - SMF
    10h 44m
    $287–856

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar100Weekly Planes
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,690.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Burlington, IA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Burlington to Sacramento. However, you can drive to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport (SMF), walk to Terminal A, then take the bus to J St. at 6th St.. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Galesburg, take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Denver Union Station, take the bus to Sparks Transit Center, then take the bus to Sacramento Bus Station.

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