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How to get fromSacramento Airport (SMF) to Ann Arborby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Ann Arbor by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Detroit, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SMF - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    6h 27m
    $222–891

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SMF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 26m
    $198–534

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $405–756

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2d 8h
    $772–1,663

  5. Drive 2,267.5 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Ann Arborcar car 2,267.5 mi
    35h 13m
    $414–598

  6. Fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SMF - LAN
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    11h 37m
    $287–1,161

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 5m
    $217–763

  8. Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane SMF - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    10h 27m
    $212–749

  9. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SMF - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    12h 44m
    $280–1,113

Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Ann Arbor by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$405Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,042.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Terminal A to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via J St. at 8th St., 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal B to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via J St. at 4th St., Sacramento, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 8h.

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