There are 6 ways to get from Michigan to Sacramento by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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 Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane LAN - SMF
7h 53m$171–726Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane GRR - SMF
9h 40m$156–708Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago 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
2d 6h$408–642Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
2d 10h$619–1,563Drive 2,304.9 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Sacramentocar 2,304.9 mi
35h 42m$421–608Fly from Detroit
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane DTW - SMF
7h 19m$214–956
Michigan to Sacramento by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Sacramento is to fly which costs $150 - $750 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Sacramento is to fly which takes 7h 19m and costs $210 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from Woodward & Gratiot and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via Detroit, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from Campus Martius - Northbound and arriving at Sacramento via Detroit and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.
The distance between Michigan and Sacramento is 1969 miles. The road distance is 2318.3 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 6h and costs $400 - $650.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Michigan to Sacramento, including transfers.
Michigan to Sacramento bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
Michigan to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Michigan to Sacramento is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs $170 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $400 - $650 and takes 2 days 6h, you could also train, which costs $600 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 10h.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Sacramento Bus Station via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 2d 6h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Sacramento International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Detroit to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Detroit to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Michigan to Sacramento bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Sacramento is 3h behind Michigan. It is currently 10:53 AM in Michigan and 7:53 AM in Sacramento.
Michigan to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Sacramento is 2318 miles. It takes approximately 35h 42m to drive from Michigan to Sacramento.
There are 326+ hotels available in Sacramento.





