There are 5 ways to get from Pocatello to Sacramento by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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 Pocatello Regional Airport
best- Fly from Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane PIH - SMF
6h 3m$88–437Bus
- Take the bus from Pocatello, ID - Red Lion to Farmington - Hampton Innbus
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
18h 37m$136–235Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pocatello, ID - Red Lion to Farmington - Hampton Innbus Rexburg
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
21h 37m$215–490Drive 696.4 mi
- Drive from Pocatello to Sacramentocar 696.4 mi
11h$128–184Bus to Idaho Falls, fly
- Take the bus from Pocatello, ID - Red Lion to Idaho Falls,IDbus
- Fly from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane IDA - SMF
6h 16m$104–541
Pocatello to Sacramento by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pocatello to Sacramento is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from Pocatello to Sacramento is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $85 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Pocatello to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from Pocatello, ID - Red Lion and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via Main St / Park Ln, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 37m.
The distance between Pocatello and Sacramento is 576 miles. The road distance is 700.5 miles.
The best way to get from Pocatello to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 18h 37m and costs $130 - $240.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Pocatello to Sacramento, including transfers.
Pocatello to Sacramento bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, depart from Pocatello, ID - Red Lion station.
The best way to get from Pocatello to Sacramento is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $85 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $240 and takes 18h 37m.
Pocatello to Sacramento bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, arrive at Farmington - Hampton Inn station.
Sacramento is 1h behind Pocatello. It is currently 4:27 PM in Pocatello and 3:27 PM in Sacramento.
What companies run services between Pocatello, ID, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
Delta flies from Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pocatello, ID - Red Lion to Sacramento Bus Station via Farmington - Hampton Inn, Main St / Park Ln, Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Sparks Transit Center in around 18h 37m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Pocatello Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Idaho Falls to Sacramento International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salt Lake City to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–420
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Pocatello, ID - Red Lion to Farmington - Hampton Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Pocatello, ID - Red Lion to Farmington - Hampton Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Pocatello, ID - Red Lion to Idaho Falls,ID
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–50
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
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Yes, the driving distance between Pocatello to Sacramento is 701 miles. It takes approximately 11h to drive from Pocatello to Sacramento.
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