There are 5 ways to get from Mountain View to Sacramento Airport (SMF) by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Caltrain, fly
best- Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
2h 45m$444–769Drive 123.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mountain View to Sacramento Airport (SMF)car 123.3 mi
2h 13m$23–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
5h 13m$46–99Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 57m$50–78Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Mountain View to Sacramento-SMF123.3 mi
2h 13m
Mountain View to Sacramento Airport (SMF) by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Mountain View to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Mountain View to Sacramento Airport (SMF). However, there are services departing from El Camino & Castro and arriving at Terminal A via Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose, Stockton and J St. at 8th St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Mountain View to Sacramento Airport (SMF). However, there are services departing from Mountain View Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Sacramento via Santa Clara Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Mountain View and Sacramento Airport (SMF) is 111 miles. The road distance is 124 miles.
The best way to get from Mountain View to Sacramento Airport (SMF) without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Mountain View to Sacramento Airport (SMF), including transfers.
Mountain View to Sacramento Airport (SMF) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
Mountain View to Sacramento Airport (SMF) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clara Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Mountain View to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 57m.
What companies run services between Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA and Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramento every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino & Castro to Terminal A via Santa Clara & 2nd, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, San Jose, Stockton, Sacramento, and J St. at 8th St. in around 7h 57m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- 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 Mountain View to Sacramento-SMF
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Mountain View to Sacramento Airport (SMF) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Mountain View to Sacramento Airport (SMF) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mountain View to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Mountain View to Sacramento Airport (SMF).
There are 309+ hotels available in Sacramento Airport (SMF).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Mountain View and Sacramento Airport (SMF). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.