There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Del Mar by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (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 to San Diego International Airport, train
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SMF - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 9m$106–288Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
17h$82–161Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
19h 15m$204–448Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Del Mar495.9 mi
8h 17mDrive 495.9 mi
- Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Del Marcar 495.9 mi
8h 17m$91–131Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SMF - SNA
- Take the train from Anaheim to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 3m$262–859Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SMF - BUR
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 35m$213–698
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Del Mar by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Del Mar is to bus which costs $80 - $170 and takes 17h.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Del Mar is to fly and train which takes 4h 9m and costs $100 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Del Mar. However, there are services departing from Terminal A and arriving at Camino Del Mar & 15th St via 8Th St & K St, Sacramento Bus Station and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Del Mar station. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 15m.
The distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Del Mar is 516 miles. The road distance is 498.8 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Del Mar without a car is to bus which takes 17h and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Del Mar, including transfers.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Del Mar bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Del Mar train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Del Mar is to bus which takes 17h and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $450 and takes 19h 15m.
What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Del Mar, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Center twice daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 13h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal B to Camino Del Mar & 15th St via J St. at 4th St., Sacramento, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Plaza St in around 19h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Anaheim to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- 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 Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Del Mar
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Del Mar bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Del Mar train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Del Mar is 499 miles. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Del Mar.
There are 493+ hotels available in Del Mar.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Del Mar. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








