There are 7 ways to get from Flint to Sacramento by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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.
Fly from Bishop International Airport
best- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane FNT - SMF
7h 25m$197–745Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Flint to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane LAN - SMF
8h 24m$162–718Bus
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2d 5h$402–654Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
2d 9h$613–1,552Drive 2,290 mi
- Drive from Flint to Sacramentocar 2,290 mi
35h 30m$418–604Bus to Mbs International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus
- Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane MBS - SMF
9h 37m$182–751Bus to Detroit, fly
- Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane DTW - SMF
9h 25m$235–722
Flint to Sacramento by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Flint to Sacramento is to drive and fly which costs $160 - $750 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Flint to Sacramento is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs $190 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Flint station to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from Flint Amtrak Station and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Flint station to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from Flint Amtrak Station and arriving at Sacramento via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.
The distance between Flint and Sacramento is 2012 miles. The road distance is 2303.4 miles.
The best way to get from Flint to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 5h and costs $400 - $700.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Flint to Sacramento, including transfers.
Flint to Sacramento bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flint Amtrak Station.
Flint to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flint Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Flint to Sacramento is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs $190 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $400 - $700 and takes 2 days 5h, you could also train, which costs $600 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 9h.
What companies run services between Flint, MI, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Sacramento Bus Station via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 2d 5h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Sunday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Detroit to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Detroit to Sacramento International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Detroit to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Flint to Sacramento bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Sacramento is 3h behind Flint. It is currently 10:49 PM in Flint and 7:49 PM in Sacramento.
Flint to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Flint to Sacramento is 2303 miles. It takes approximately 35h 30m to drive from Flint to Sacramento.
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