There are 7 ways to get from Irvine to Sacramento Airport (SMF) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, train, or bus (Amtrak)
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Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SNA - SMF
1h 25m$230–800Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
14h 18m$72–139Train
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
16h 55m$181–386Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Irvine to Sacramento-SMF436.1 mi
7h 13mDrive 436.1 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Sacramento Airport (SMF)car 436.1 mi
7h 13m$80–115Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane LAX - SMF
4h 13m$136–315Bus via Stockton
- Take the bus from Anaheim to Stocktonbus 1
- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 22m$76–110
Irvine to Sacramento Airport (SMF) by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to bus which costs $70 - $140 and takes 14h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs $230 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Sacramento Airport (SMF). However, there are services departing from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa and arriving at Terminal A via Santa Ana Bus Stop, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd and J St. at 8th St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Sacramento Airport (SMF). However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Sacramento via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.
The distance between Irvine and Sacramento Airport (SMF) is 406 miles. The road distance is 438.7 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Sacramento Airport (SMF) without a car is to bus which takes 14h 18m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF), including transfers and time at the airport.
Irvine to Sacramento Airport (SMF) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Irvine to Sacramento Airport (SMF) train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs $230 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 14h 18m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $390 and takes 16h 55m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 11h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- 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
- aa.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- 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
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Anaheim to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $55–80
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–24
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Irvine to Sacramento-SMF
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from John Wayne Airport Orange County Airport to Sacramento International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 25m.
Irvine to Sacramento Airport (SMF) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Irvine to Sacramento Airport (SMF) train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is 439 miles. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Irvine to Sacramento Airport (SMF).
Southwest Airlines offers flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County Airport to Sacramento International Airport Airport.
There are 309+ hotels available in Sacramento Airport (SMF).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Irvine and Sacramento Airport (SMF). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.