There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carmichael by plane, tram, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, tram
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane LAX - SMF
- Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Mather Field/Mills Stationtram
2h 49m$131–293Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
12h 21m$71–136Bus via Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr
- Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Drbus Westminster
- Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr to Sacramento, CA - Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramentobus Bakersfield
11h 37m$101–136Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
16h 28m$181–386Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Carmichael391.8 mi
6h 40mDrive 391.8 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carmichaelcar 391.8 mi
6h 40m$72–104
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carmichael by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carmichael is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carmichael is to fly and tram which takes 2h 49m and costs $130 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carmichael. However, there are services departing from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and arriving at Fair Oaks Blvd & Palm Dr via Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr, Stockton Blvd & 65Th St and Arden Fair Mall & Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carmichael station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Mather Field/Mills Station via Sacramento Valley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 28m.
The distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Carmichael is 399 miles. The road distance is 394.1 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carmichael without a car is to bus via Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr which takes 11h 37m and costs $100 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carmichael, including transfers.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carmichael bus services, operated by Hoang Express, depart from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carmichael train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carmichael is to bus via Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr which takes 11h 37m and costs $100 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $390 and takes 16h 28m.
What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Carmichael, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Fair Oaks Blvd & Palm Dr via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr, Sacramento, CA - Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento, Stockton Blvd & 65Th St, and Arden Fair Mall & Terminal in around 11h 37m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $170–370 and the journey takes 13h 58m.
- Website
- southwest.com
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
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Mather Field/Mills Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
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
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hoang Bus
Bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Book at
- GoToBus - Hoang Express
- Website
- Hoang Bus
- Adult One-way
- $45–60
Bus from Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr to Sacramento, CA - Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Book at
- GoToBus - Hoang Express
- Website
- Hoang Bus
- Adult One-way
- $45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Carmichael
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carmichael bus services, operated by Hoang Express, arrive at Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carmichael train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carmichael is 394 miles. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Carmichael.
There are 357+ hotels available in Carmichael.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Carmichael. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.