There are 6 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alturas by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Redding Area Bus Authority - to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus Redding
8h 20m$74–143Bus via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd
cheapest- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Amtrak Reno to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus Reno
9h$52–86Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Alturas284.3 mi
5h 37mDrive 284.3 mi
- Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alturascar 284.3 mi
5h 37m$52–75Fly, bus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane SMF - RDD
- Take the bus from Redding Area Bus Authority - to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus
9h 21m$75–354Bus
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Renobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Amtrak Reno to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus Reno
9h 9m$75–108
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alturas by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alturas is to bus via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd which costs $50 - $90 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alturas is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alturas. However, there are services departing from Terminal A and arriving at Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave via 8Th St & K St, Sacramento Bus Station and Amtrak Reno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
The distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Alturas is 316 miles. The road distance is 286 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alturas without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 20m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alturas, including transfers.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alturas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alturas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Reno Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alturas is 286 miles. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Alturas.
There are six+ hotels available in Alturas.
What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Alturas, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Terminal A to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave via J St. at 8th St., 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, and Amtrak Reno in around 9h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Redding Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 530-233-6410
- Website
- Sage Stage
Bus from Redding Area Bus Authority - to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- Sage Stage
Bus from Amtrak Reno to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Sage Stage
Bus from Redding Area Bus Authority - to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- Sage Stage
Bus from Amtrak Reno to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Sage Stage
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrak
- 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 Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Alturas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Alturas. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








