There are 4 ways to get from Golden to Sacramento Airport (SMF) by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly from Denver
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane DEN - SMF
5h 16m$146–386Fly from Arapahoe County Airport
cheapest- Fly from Arapahoe County Airport (APA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane APA - SMF
7h 44m$138–583Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
34h 17m$418–860Drive 1,112.6 mi
- Drive from Golden to Sacramento Airport (SMF)car 1,112.6 mi
18h 55m$204–294
Golden to Sacramento Airport (SMF) by bus, tram, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Golden to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to fly which costs $140 - $390 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Golden to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $140 - $390.
No, there is no direct train from Golden station to Sacramento Airport (SMF). However, there are services departing from Oak Station and arriving at Sacramento via Denver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 17m.
The distance between Golden and Sacramento Airport (SMF) is 950 miles. The road distance is 1119.1 miles.
The best way to get from Golden to Sacramento Airport (SMF) without a car is to train which takes 34h 17m and costs $410 - $900.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Golden to Sacramento Airport (SMF), including transfers.
Golden to Sacramento Airport (SMF) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Golden to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $140 - $390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $410 - $900 and takes 34h 17m.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) is 1h behind Golden. It is currently 1:24 PM in Golden and 12:24 PM in Sacramento Airport (SMF).
Golden to Sacramento Airport (SMF) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
What companies run services between Golden, CO, USA and Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA?
Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Denver to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $410–850 and the journey takes 31h 19m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Denver to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Denver to Sacramento International Airport via Ontario/San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Arapahoe County Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Arapahoe County Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Arapahoe County Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Arapahoe County Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas, Ontario/San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Arapahoe County Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas, Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Arapahoe County Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt, Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Arapahoe County Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt, Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Denver to Sacramento International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Denver to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–850
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Golden to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is 1119 miles. It takes approximately 18h 55m to drive from Golden to Sacramento Airport (SMF).
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