Rome2Rio

How to get fromDowney to Sacramentoby tram, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

Find Transport to Sacramento

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Downey to Sacramento by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Tram to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the tram from Lakewood Blvd Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram tram
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    3h 45m
    $124–268

  2. Bus via Los Angeles Downtown

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007 / ...
    10h 10m
    $62–123

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    15h 51m
    $184–364

  4. Drive 396.6 mi

    1. Drive from Downey to Sacramentocar car 396.6 mi
    6h 31m
    $73–105

  5. Line 266 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lakewood / Bellflower to Lakewood / Hardwickbus bus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LGB - SMF
    4h 16m
    $66–368

  6. Tram to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly

    1. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BUR - SMF
    5h 25m
    $182–668

  7. Line 460 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the bus from Norwalk Station to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    6h 27m
    $238–810

  8. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - SMF
    6h 49m
    $206–772

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    11h 32m
    $97–142

Downey to Sacramento by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration10h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Downey to Sacramento.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 402.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Downey, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 8h 40m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $180–360 and the journey takes 13h 58m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers