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How to get fromPhoenix to Sacramentoby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix to Sacramento by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PHX - SMF
    3h 32m
    $152–214

  2. Bus via Merced

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phoenix, AZ to Mercedbus bus Nogales
    2. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810
    15h 2m
    $99–138

  3. Drive  752.3 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Sacramentocar car 752.3 mi
    12h 12m
    $138–199

  4. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PHX - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    6h 30m
    $345–508

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Sacramentobus bus Guadalajara
    16h 59m
    $123–171

  6. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    17h 5m
    $111–193

Phoenix to Sacramento by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 659.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix, AZ to Sacramento Bus Station via Merced and Merced Bus Stop in around 15h 2m.

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