There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Berkeley by plane, subway, 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, BART
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway
1h 54m$464–739Drive 81.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Berkeleycar 81.7 mi
1h 31m$15–22Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Emeryvilletrain Capitol Corridor / ...
2h 44m$31–65Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
4h 20m$19–33Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Berkeley81.7 mi
1h 31m
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Berkeley by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Berkeley is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Berkeley is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Berkeley. 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 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Berkeley. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Emeryville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Berkeley is 115 miles. The road distance is 82.2 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Berkeley without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Berkeley, including transfers.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Berkeley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Berkeley is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Emeryville hourly. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland 3 times a day. Tickets cost $12–23 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeley
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Adult Single Ride
- $11–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Berkeley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Berkeley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Berkeley is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Berkeley.
There are 754+ hotels available in Berkeley.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Berkeley. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










