There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Mendocino by train, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Sacramento to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pear Tree Center - Ross to Little Lake St & Kasten Stbus 65
8h 30m$58–121Drive 169.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Mendocinocar 169.8 mi
4h 2m$31–45Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Mendocino169.8 mi
4h 2mTrain, bus via Santa Rosa
- Take the train from Sacramento to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Coddingtown Mall - Amtrak to Little Lake St & Kasten Stbus 65
9h 27m$44–93Bus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Suisun City Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pear Tree Center - Ross to Little Lake St & Kasten Stbus 65
10h 51m$46–96
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Mendocino by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Mendocino is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Mendocino is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Mendocino. However, there are services departing from Terminal A and arriving at Little Lake St & Kasten St via 8Th St & K St, Sacramento Bus Station, Suisun City Train Depot, Napa Amtrak Bus Stop and Pear Tree Center - Ross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.
The distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Mendocino is 252 miles. The road distance is 170.7 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Mendocino without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Mendocino, including transfers.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Mendocino bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Mendocino bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Suisun City Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Mendocino is 171 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Mendocino.
There are 144+ hotels available in Mendocino.
What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Mendocino, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Terminal A to Little Lake St & Kasten St via J St. at 8th St., 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, Suisun City Train Depot, Napa Amtrak Bus Stop, Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop, and Pear Tree Center - Ross in around 10h 51m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Martinez to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Martinez to Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-696-4682
- Website
- Mendocino Transit Authority
Bus from Pear Tree Center - Ross to Little Lake St & Kasten St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–23
- Website
- Mendocino Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Mendocino Maps and Schedules
Bus from Coddingtown Mall - Amtrak to Little Lake St & Kasten St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–23
- Website
- Mendocino Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Mendocino Maps and Schedules
Bus from Pear Tree Center - Ross to Little Lake St & Kasten St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–23
- Website
- Mendocino Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Mendocino Maps and Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Suisun City Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Mendocino
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Mendocino. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








