There are 7 ways to get from Encinitas to Sacramento Airport (SMF) by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to San Diego International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SAN - SMF
3h 36m$92–276Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
15h 25m$82–162Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
19h 37m$202–439Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Encinitas to Sacramento-SMF489.6 mi
8h 8mDrive 489.6 mi
- Drive from Encinitas to Sacramento Airport (SMF)car 489.6 mi
8h 8m$90–130Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane LAX - SMF
5h 24m$168–382Train, bus
- Take the train from Oceanside to Anaheimtrain
- Take the bus from Anaheim to Stocktonbus 1
- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
16h 12m$86–128
Encinitas to Sacramento Airport (SMF) by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to bus which costs $80 - $170 and takes 15h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to train and fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $90 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Encinitas station to Sacramento Airport (SMF). However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station Stall 3 and arriving at Terminal A via Oceanside Transportation Center, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd and J St. at 8th St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas to Sacramento Airport (SMF). However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Sacramento via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 37m.
The distance between Encinitas and Sacramento Airport (SMF) is 513 miles. The road distance is 492.5 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Sacramento Airport (SMF) without a car is to bus which takes 15h 25m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Encinitas to Sacramento Airport (SMF), including transfers.
Encinitas to Sacramento Airport (SMF) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Encinitas to Sacramento Airport (SMF) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to bus which takes 15h 25m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $440 and takes 19h 37m.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 12h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Terminal A via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and J St. at 8th St. in around 19h 37m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–290
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–290
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–370
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oceanside to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoff
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Anaheim to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $55–80
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Stockton to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Encinitas to Sacramento-SMF
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Encinitas to Sacramento Airport (SMF) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Encinitas to Sacramento Airport (SMF) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is 492 miles. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Encinitas to Sacramento Airport (SMF).
There are 334+ hotels available in Sacramento Airport (SMF).
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