There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Applegate by train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
2h 38m$44–70Drive 45.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Applegatecar 45.5 mi
55 min$9–12Bus
- Take the bus from J St & 8th St to Clipper Gap Park and Ridebus 60
2h 57m$16–20Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Applegate45.5 mi
55 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Applegatetaxi 45.5 mi
55 min$230–280
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Applegate is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Applegate is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Applegate. However, there are services departing from Terminal A and arriving at Clipper Gap Park and Ride via J St & 8th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Applegate station. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Colfax Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Applegate is 71 miles. The road distance is 45.8 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Applegate without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Applegate, including transfers.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Applegate bus services, operated by Placer County Transit, depart from J St & 8th St station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Applegate train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Applegate is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $21 and takes 2h 57m.
What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Applegate, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, Placer County Transit operates a bus from J St & 8th St to Clipper Gap Park and Ride once daily. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 1h 37m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 530-745-7570
- Website
- Placer County Transit
Bus from J St & 8th St to Clipper Gap Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Placer County Transit
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Applegate
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $230–280
Americab
- Phone
- +1 916-441-5555
- Website
- americab.net
White Cab Sacramento
- Phone
- +1 916 904 4407
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Applegate bus services, operated by Placer County Transit, arrive at Clipper Gap Park and Ride station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Applegate train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Colfax Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Applegate is 46 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Applegate.
There are 56+ hotels available in Applegate.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Applegate. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.