There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Magalia by train, taxi, bus (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.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain Coast Starlight
- Take the taxi from Chico Amtrak to Magaliataxi
3h 33m$78–128Drive 87.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Magaliacar 87.1 mi
1h 40m$16–23Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 40m$82–113Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Magalia87.1 mi
1h 40mBus via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
4h 12m$72–96
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Magalia is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Magalia is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Magalia. However, there are services departing from Terminal B and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Magalia is 115 miles. The road distance is 87.6 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Magalia without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 33m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Magalia, including transfers.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Magalia bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Magalia bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Magalia is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Magalia.
There are 36+ hotels available in Magalia.
What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Magalia, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- 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 Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Magalia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
Chico Curbside Taxi
- Phone
- +1-530-518-7711
- Website
- chicocurbsidetaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Magalia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.