There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Intel by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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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 Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
2h 56m$470–749Drive 118.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Intelcar 118.8 mi
2h 9m$22–32Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
4h 54m$44–98Bus (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 30m$49–78Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Intel118.8 mi
2h 9m
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Intel by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Intel is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Intel is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Intel. However, there are services departing from Terminal B and arriving at Mission College & Wyatt via Sacramento, Stockton and Santa Clara Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Intel. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Santa Clara Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Intel is 124 miles. The road distance is 119.5 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Intel without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $40 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Intel, including transfers.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Intel bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Intel train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Intel is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Intel, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal B to Intel via J St. at 4th St., Sacramento, Stockton, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound, Santa Clara Transit Center, and Mission College & Wyatt in around 6h 30m.
- 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
- caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- 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 Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Intel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Intel bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Intel train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Clara Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Intel is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Intel.
There are 547+ hotels available in Intel.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Intel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









