There are 5 ways to get from Cupertino to Sacramento Airport (SMF) by train, plane, 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.
Caltrain, fly
best- Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
3h 26m$446–774Drive 125.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cupertino to Sacramento Airport (SMF)car 125.2 mi
2h 18m$23–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
5h 22m$44–92Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 42m$48–78Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cupertino to Sacramento-SMF125.2 mi
2h 18m
Cupertino to Sacramento Airport (SMF) by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cupertino to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Cupertino to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Cupertino to Sacramento Airport (SMF). However, there are services departing from Stevens Creek & De Anza and arriving at Terminal A via Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose, Stockton and J St. at 8th St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Cupertino to Sacramento Airport (SMF). However, there are services departing from Santa Clara Amtrak and arriving at Sacramento via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Cupertino and Sacramento Airport (SMF) is 119 miles. The road distance is 125.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cupertino to Sacramento Airport (SMF) without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Cupertino to Sacramento Airport (SMF), including transfers.
Cupertino to Sacramento Airport (SMF) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
Cupertino to Sacramento Airport (SMF) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clara Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Cupertino to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Cupertino, CA, USA and Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramento every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stevens Creek & De Anza to Terminal A via Santa Clara & 2nd, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, San Jose, Stockton, Sacramento, and J St. at 8th St. in around 7h 42m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cupertino to Sacramento-SMF
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Cupertino to Sacramento Airport (SMF) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Cupertino to Sacramento Airport (SMF) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cupertino to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Cupertino to Sacramento Airport (SMF).
There are 290+ hotels available in Sacramento Airport (SMF).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cupertino and Sacramento Airport (SMF). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.