There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Central Valley by bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Bus, taxi via Lodi Amtrak Station
best- Take the bus from Sacramento to Lodi Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the taxi from Lodi Amtrak Station to Central Valleytaxi
2h 31m$64–85Drive 59.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Central Valleycar 59.5 mi
1h 14m$11–16Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Central Valley59.5 mi
1h 14mBus, taxi
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the taxi from Stockton to Central Valleytaxi
2h 43m$48–67Bus
- Take the bus from 29Th & R Southbound to Calvary First Churchbus 163
3h 49m$34–46
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Central Valley is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Central Valley is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Central Valley. However, there are services departing from Terminal A and arriving at Calvary First Church via 29Th & R Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Central Valley is 66 miles. The road distance is 59.9 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Central Valley without a car is to bus and taxi via Lodi Amtrak Station which takes 2h 31m and costs $60 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Central Valley, including transfers.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Central Valley bus services, operated by San Joaquin Regional Transit, depart from 29Th & R Southbound station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Central Valley bus services, operated by San Joaquin Regional Transit, arrive at Calvary First Church station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Central Valley is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Central Valley.
There are 79+ hotels available in Central Valley.
What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Central Valley, CA, USA?
San Joaquin Regional Transit operates a bus from 29Th & R Southbound to Calvary First Church 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Lodi Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (209) 943-1111
- Website
- San Joaquin Regional Transit
Bus from 29Th & R Southbound to Calvary First Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- San Joaquin Regional Transit
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Central Valley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $30–65
Amazing Stockton Taxi
- Phone
- +1 209-214-3431
- Website
- stocktontaxiservice.com
Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 209-688-2020
Amazing Stockton Taxi
- Phone
- +1 209-214-3431
- Website
- stocktontaxiservice.com
Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 209-688-2020
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Central Valley. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








