There are 6 ways to get from Idaho Falls to Sacramento by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
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 Idaho Falls
best- Fly from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane IDA - SMF
5h 18m$111–592Bus to Pocatello Regional Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Pocatello, ID - Red Lionbus
- Fly from Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane PIH - SMF
6h 45m$110–504Bus
- Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Downtown Salt Lakebus
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
19h 14m$140–276Bus, train
- Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Downtown Salt Lakebus Rexburg
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
22h 14m$275–566Drive 741.8 mi
- Drive from Idaho Falls to Sacramentocar 741.8 mi
11h 36m$136–196Bus to Jackson Hole Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Jackson Airport, WYbus
- Fly from Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane JAC - SMF
7h 44m$169–815
Idaho Falls to Sacramento by bus, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Idaho Falls to Sacramento is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 11h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Idaho Falls to Sacramento is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Idaho Falls to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from Idaho Falls and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 14m.
The distance between Idaho Falls and Sacramento is 613 miles. The road distance is 746.2 miles.
The best way to get from Idaho Falls to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 19h 14m and costs $140 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Idaho Falls to Sacramento, including transfers.
Idaho Falls to Sacramento bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, depart from Idaho Falls station.
The best way to get from Idaho Falls to Sacramento is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $280 and takes 19h 14m.
Idaho Falls to Sacramento bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, arrive at Downtown Salt Lake station.
Sacramento is 1h behind Idaho Falls. It is currently 3:45 AM in Idaho Falls and 2:45 AM in Sacramento.
What companies run services between Idaho Falls, ID, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
Delta, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Idaho Falls to Sacramento Bus Station via Downtown Salt Lake, Arena Station, Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Sparks Transit Center in around 19h 14m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Idaho Falls to Sacramento International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Pocatello Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Jackson Hole Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Jackson Hole Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Idaho Falls to Sacramento International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Flights from Idaho Falls to Sacramento International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Flights from Idaho Falls to Sacramento International Airport via Seattle, Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Flights from Jackson Hole Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Jackson Hole Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,800
Flights from Jackson Hole Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Idaho Falls to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Jackson Hole Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Jackson Hole Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Jackson Hole Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Jackson Hole Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salt Lake City to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–480
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Idaho Falls to Downtown Salt Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Idaho Falls to Downtown Salt Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Idaho Falls to Pocatello, ID - Red Lion
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–50
- Website
- https://saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Jackson Airport, WY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- Website
- https://saltlakeexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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Yes, the driving distance between Idaho Falls to Sacramento is 746 miles. It takes approximately 11h 36m to drive from Idaho Falls to Sacramento.
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