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How to get fromSacramento Airport (SMF) to Long Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, tram, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Long Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, tram, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SMF - SNA
    1h 57m
    $317–908

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SMF - LGB
    2h 42m
    $34–190

  3. Bus via Fresno

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus FlixBus 2006
    12h 30m
    $66–121

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    16h 47m
    $174–375

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Long Beachrideshare rideshare 418.2 mi
    6h 55m

  6. Drive 418.2 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Long Beachcar car 418.2 mi
    6h 55m
    $77–111

  7. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SMF - LAX
    2. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram tram
    2h 45m
    $130–292

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SMF - BUR
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram tram
    4h 2m
    $183–625

  9. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 15m
    $70–136

Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Long Beach by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 426.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Long Beach, 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 Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery via J St. at 8th St., 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, and Fresno Bus Station in around 12h 30m.

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