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How to get fromSacramento Airport (SMF) to Alta Sierraby train, taxi, bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alta Sierra by train, taxi, bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the taxi from Colfax Amtrak Station to Alta Sierrataxi taxi
    2h 52m
    $52–83

  2. Bus, line 5 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Alta Sierra Dr at Little Valley Roadbus bus 5
    3h 48m
    $5–8

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Alta Sierrarideshare rideshare 55.8 mi
    1h 10m

  4. Drive 55.8 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alta Sierracar car 55.8 mi
    1h 10m
    $11–15

  5. Train, line 5 bus

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Alta Sierra Dr at Little Valley Roadbus bus 5
    3h 55m
    $13–29

  6. Bus, line 5 bus via Watt/I-80 Station

    1. Take the bus from Light Rail - Watt I80 to Auburn Stationbus bus 10
    2. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Alta Sierra Dr at Little Valley Roadbus bus 5
    4h 30m
    $8–10

Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alta Sierra by bus

Calendar33Weekly Buses
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 73.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Alta Sierra, Nevada County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Terminal B to Alta Sierra Dr at Little Valley Road via J St. at 4th St., Sacramento, Auburn Amtrak, and Nevada St at Amtrak Station in around 3h 48m.

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