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How to get fromRaleigh to Sacramentoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Raleigh to Sacramento by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or train

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane RDU - SMF
    9h 23m
    $194–856

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 21h
    $471–791

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramentotrain train
    3d 4h
    $1,792–2,908

  4. Drive  2,740.9 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Sacramentocar car 2,740.9 mi
    44h 28m
    $501–723

  5. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane FAY - SMF
    10h 55m
    $208–790

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RDU - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    11h 8m
    $234–488

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane CLT - SMF
    11h 22m
    $283–956

  8. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane RDU - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    12h 31m
    $244–886

  9. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane RDU - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 54m
    $216–892

Raleigh to Sacramento by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$471Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,364.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 23m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Sacramento Bus Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 21h.

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