There are 7 ways to get from California to Sacramento Airport (SMF) by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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 San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
2h 42m$461–763Fly from Long Beach Airport
cheapest- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane LGB - SMF
2h 59m$61–371Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
10h 24m$65–120Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
14h 51m$176–367Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Los Angeles to Sacramento-SMF393.9 mi
6h 29mDrive 393.9 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Sacramento Airport (SMF)car 393.9 mi
6h 29m$72–104Bus via Stockton
- Take the bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Stocktonbus 1
- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 3m$73–104
California to Sacramento Airport (SMF) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to bus which costs $65 - $120 and takes 10h 24m.
The fastest way to get from California to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $460 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Sacramento Airport (SMF). However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Terminal A via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd and J St. at 8th St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from California to Sacramento Airport (SMF). However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Sacramento via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 51m.
The distance between California and Sacramento Airport (SMF) is 111 miles. The road distance is 396.2 miles.
The best way to get from California to Sacramento Airport (SMF) without a car is to bus which takes 10h 24m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from California to Sacramento Airport (SMF), including transfers.
California to Sacramento Airport (SMF) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Sacramento Airport (SMF) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $460 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 10h 24m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $370 and takes 14h 51m.
What companies run services between California, USA and Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA?
United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 8h 55m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–370
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $50–80
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 Los Angeles to Sacramento-SMF
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
California to Sacramento Airport (SMF) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
California to Sacramento Airport (SMF) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is 396 miles. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from California to Sacramento Airport (SMF).
There are 309+ hotels available in Sacramento Airport (SMF).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between California and Sacramento Airport (SMF). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.