There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pier 39 by plane, tram, train, subway, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, tram
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
- Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Stockton Sttram
1h 55m$446–725Drive 91.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pier 39car 91.8 mi
1h 42m$17–25Train, BART
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the subway from Richmond to Embarcaderosubway Red-S
3h 51m$32–66Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
4h 30m$20–34Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Pier 3991.8 mi
1h 42m
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pier 39 by bus, train, subway, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pier 39 is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pier 39 is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pier 39. However, there are services departing from Terminal A and arriving at Bay St & Midway St via 8Th St & K St, Sacramento Bus Station and Kearny St & Geary St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pier 39. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at The Embarcadero & Stockton St via Richmond and Market St & Main St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Pier 39 is 105 miles. The road distance is 92.3 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pier 39 without a car is to train and BART which takes 3h 51m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pier 39, including transfers.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pier 39 bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pier 39 train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pier 39 bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.
What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Pier 39, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $13–26 and the journey takes 2h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
Tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Stockton St
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
- Schedules at
- San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Routes
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Richmond to Embarcadero
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- BART
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Pier 39
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pier 39 train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pier 39 is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pier 39.
There are 816+ hotels available in Pier 39.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Pier 39. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










