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

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

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  1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    best
    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane CMI - SMF
    8h 31m
    $170–726

  2. Bus to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BMI - SMF
    10h 40m
    $161–718

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station 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
    46h 55m
    $339–556

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2d 4h
    $521–1,333

  5. Drive  2,038.4 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Sacramentocar car 2,038.4 mi
    31h 32m
    $372–538

  6. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane DEC - SMF
    12h 20m
    $173–732

  7. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane STL - SMF
    9h 40m
    $233–698

Champaign to Sacramento by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration46h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$339Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,789.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sacramento Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 46h 55m.

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