There are 6 ways to get from Independence to Sacramento by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Sacramento International Airport
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane MCI - SMF
7h 23m$202–904Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train
cheapest- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MCI - SFO
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
10h 55m$187–426Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Kansas City 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
38h 41m$276–530Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
- Take the train from Denver to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
45h 35m$515–1,030Drive 1,723.1 mi
- Drive from Independence to Sacramentocar 1,723.1 mi
26h 20m$315–455Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
2d 4h$730–1,560
Independence to Sacramento by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Sacramento is to fly and BART and train which costs $180 - $430 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Sacramento is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs $200 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from On Truman At Main Westbound and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via Kansas City Bus Station, Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Independence to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Sacramento via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
The distance between Independence and Sacramento is 1493 miles. The road distance is 1733.1 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 38h 41m and costs $270 - $550.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Independence to Sacramento, including transfers.
Independence to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Independence to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Independence to Sacramento is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs $200 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $550 and takes 38h 41m, you could also train, which costs $700 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 4h.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Sacramento Bus Station via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 38h 41m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Kansas City to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Kansas City to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Kansas City to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Kansas City to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Kansas City to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Kansas City to San Francisco International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Kansas City to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Kansas City to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Sacramento International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Kansas City to San Francisco International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Kansas City to San Francisco International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Denver to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $420–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–310
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Independence to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Sacramento is 2h behind Independence. It is currently 7:07 AM in Independence and 5:07 AM in Sacramento.
Independence to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Sacramento is 1733 miles. It takes approximately 26h 20m to drive from Independence to Sacramento.
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