There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Cupertino by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), 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, Caltrain
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southboundtrain
2h 36m$450–735Drive 125.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Cupertinocar 125.9 mi
2h 18m$23–34Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor / ...
5h 29m$48–107Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 26m$48–79Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Cupertino125.9 mi
2h 18m
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Cupertino by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Cupertino is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Cupertino is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Cupertino. However, there are services departing from Terminal B and arriving at Stevens Creek & De Anza via Sacramento, Stockton, San Jose Diridon and 2nd & Santa Clara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Cupertino. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at San Jose via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Cupertino is 119 miles. The road distance is 126.6 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Cupertino without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Cupertino, including transfers.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Cupertino bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Cupertino train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Cupertino is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Cupertino, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to San Jose every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal B to Stevens Creek & De Anza via J St. at 4th St., Sacramento, Stockton, San Jose, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd, and 2nd & Santa Clara in around 6h 26m.
- 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
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $6–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Cupertino
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Cupertino bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Cupertino train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Cupertino is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Cupertino.
There are 469+ hotels available in Cupertino.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Cupertino. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









