There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alameda by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, 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
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
1h 40m$464–738Drive 88.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alamedacar 88.8 mi
1h 38m$17–24Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain Capitol Corridor / ...
2h 59m$30–63Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
4h$18–31Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Alameda88.8 mi
1h 38m
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alameda by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alameda is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alameda is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alameda. However, there are services departing from Terminal A and arriving at Oakland via 8Th St & K St and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alameda. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Oakland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Alameda is 111 miles. The road distance is 89.3 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alameda without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alameda, including transfers.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alameda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alameda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alameda is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs $460 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 2h 59m, you could also bus, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Oakland hourly. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 1h 57m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Alameda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alameda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alameda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alameda is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alameda.
There are 736+ hotels available in Alameda.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Alameda. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








