There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Donner Ski Ranch by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 1m$82–108Drive 95 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Donner Ski Ranchcar 95 mi
1h 50m$18–25Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
5h 9m$82–138Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Donner Ski Ranch95 mi
1h 50mBus via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Truckeebus Greyhound US0870
4h 52m$65–91
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Donner Ski Ranch is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Donner Ski Ranch is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Donner Ski Ranch station. However, there are services departing from Terminal B and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Donner Ski Ranch station. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Truckee Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Donner Ski Ranch is 125 miles. The road distance is 95.6 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Donner Ski Ranch without a car is to bus which takes 4h 1m and costs $80 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Donner Ski Ranch, including transfers.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Donner Ski Ranch bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Donner Ski Ranch train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Donner Ski Ranch is to bus which takes 4h 1m and costs $80 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Donner Ski Ranch, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 38m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- 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 Truckee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Donner Ski Ranch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Donner Ski Ranch bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Truckee Amtrak Station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Donner Ski Ranch train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Truckee Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Donner Ski Ranch is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Donner Ski Ranch.
There are 1243+ hotels available in Donner Ski Ranch.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Donner Ski Ranch. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.