There are 5 ways to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Sacramento Airport (SMF) by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
5h 4m$26–52Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
7h 49m$49–109Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reno-RNO to Sacramento-SMF138.1 mi
2h 35mDrive 138.1 mi
- Drive from Reno Airport (RNO) to Sacramento Airport (SMF)car 138.1 mi
2h 35m$26–37Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 28m$49–74
Reno Airport (RNO) to Sacramento Airport (SMF) by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno Airport (RNO) to Sacramento Airport (SMF). However, there are services departing from Terminal Way and Airmotive Way and arriving at Terminal A via Reno Amtrak, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd and J St. at 8th St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Reno Airport (RNO) to Sacramento Airport (SMF). However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Sacramento via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Reno Airport (RNO) and Sacramento Airport (SMF) is 149 miles. The road distance is 138.9 miles.
The best way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Sacramento Airport (SMF) without a car is to bus via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd which takes 5h 4m and costs $26 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Sacramento Airport (SMF), including transfers.
Reno Airport (RNO) to Sacramento Airport (SMF) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
Reno Airport (RNO) to Sacramento Airport (SMF) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to bus via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd which takes 5h 4m and costs $26 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 7h 49m.
What companies run services between Reno Airport (RNO), USA and Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $19–40 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Reno to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 5h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reno-RNO to Sacramento-SMF
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Reno Airport (RNO) to Sacramento Airport (SMF) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Reno Airport (RNO) to Sacramento Airport (SMF) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno Airport (RNO) to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Reno Airport (RNO) to Sacramento Airport (SMF).
There are 309+ hotels available in Sacramento Airport (SMF).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reno Airport (RNO) and Sacramento Airport (SMF). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








