There are 6 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Irvine by plane, bus, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SMF - SNA
1h 25m$230–800Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0831
15h 12m$72–138Bus via Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr
- Take the bus from Sacramento, CA - Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Drbus Sacramento
- Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr to Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarketbus San Jose
12h 46m$99–130Train
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
17h 42m$180–385Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Irvine433.9 mi
7h 13mDrive 433.9 mi
- Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Irvinecar 433.9 mi
7h 13m$80–115
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Irvine by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Irvine is to bus which costs $70 - $140 and takes 15h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Irvine is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs $230 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Terminal A and arriving at Culver-San Leandro via 7Th St & Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA - Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento, Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr, Bolsa-Magnolia and 1St-Centennial. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Tustin via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 42m.
The distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Irvine is 406 miles. The road distance is 436.4 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Irvine without a car is to bus via Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr which takes 12h 46m and costs $95 - $130.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA), including transfers and time at the airport.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Irvine bus services, operated by Hoang Express, depart from Sacramento, CA - Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Irvine is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs $230 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr, which costs $95 - $130 and takes 12h 46m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $390 and takes 17h 42m.
What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal A to Culver-San Leandro via J St. at 8th St., 7Th St & Capitol Ave, Stockton Blvd & 65Th St, Sacramento, CA - Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento, Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr, Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket, Bolsa-Magnolia, and 1St-Centennial in around 12h 46m.
- Website
- southwest.com
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–370
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hoang Bus
Bus from Sacramento, CA - Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Book at
- GoToBus - Hoang Express
- Website
- Hoang Bus
- Adult One-way
- $45–60
Bus from Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr to Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Book at
- GoToBus - Hoang Express
- Website
- Hoang Bus
- Adult One-way
- $45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Sacramento International Airport Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 25m.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Irvine bus services, operated by Hoang Express, arrive at Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Irvine is 436 miles. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Irvine.
Southwest Airlines offers flights from Sacramento International Airport Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County Airport.
There are 1513+ hotels available in Irvine.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Irvine. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.