There are 6 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Castro Valley by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly, BART
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
- Take the subway from West Oakland to Castro Valleysubway
2h 12m$467–744Drive 96.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Castro Valleycar 96.3 mi
1h 48m$18–26Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Hayward Stationtrain Capitol Corridor
3h 28m$34–75Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
4h 38m$22–37Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Castro Valley96.3 mi
1h 48mTrain via Oakland (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain Capitol Corridor / ...
3h 43m$33–68
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Castro Valley by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Castro Valley is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Castro Valley is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Castro Valley. 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 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Castro Valley station. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Hayward Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Castro Valley is 124 miles. The road distance is 96.9 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Castro Valley without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Castro Valley, including transfers.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Castro Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Castro Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Castro Valley is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $40 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Castro Valley, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Hayward Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland every 4 hours. Tickets cost $13–25 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- 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
Subway from West Oakland to Castro Valley
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- BART
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Hayward Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Castro Valley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Castro Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Castro Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Hayward Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Castro Valley is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Castro Valley.
There are 267+ hotels available in Castro Valley.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Castro Valley. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










