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How to get fromRancho Santa Margarita to Sacramentoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Sacramento by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SNA - SMF
    2h 20m
    $295–879

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 27m
    $69–134

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    16h 16m
    $222–435

  4. Drive 435.3 mi

    1. Drive from Rancho Santa Margarita to Sacramentocar car 435.3 mi
    7h 13m
    $80–115

  5. Taxi to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Rancho Santa Margarita to Ontario-San-Bernardino-Airport-ONTtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ONT - SMF
    2h 41m
    $304–909

  6. Bus via Fresno

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Fresnobus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Fresno State University to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007
    14h 28m
    $76–115

Rancho Santa Margarita to Sacramento by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 434.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 11h 5m.

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