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How to get fromElkhart to Sacramentoby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Elkhart to Sacramento by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SBN - SMF
    8h 18m
    $210–722

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    9h 26m
    $192–507

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago 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
    2d 2h

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2d 6h
    $1,255–2,085

  5. Drive  2,128.2 mi

    1. Drive from Elkhart to Sacramentocar car 2,128.2 mi
    33h 11m
    $389–561

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MDW - SMF
    9h 18m
    $229–894

South Bend (SBN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar88Weekly Planes
Duration9h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,889.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from South Bend (SBN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Sacramento Bus Station via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 2d 2h.

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