There are 6 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pilot Hill by bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), 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.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the taxi from Auburn Amtrak to Pilot Hilltaxi
2h 32m$49–60Drive 42.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pilot Hillcar 42.8 mi
1h 6m$8–12Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
2h 39m$57–81Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Pilot Hill42.8 mi
1h 6mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pilot Hilltaxi 42.8 mi
1h 6m$150–180Bus
- Take the bus from J St & 8th St to Auburn Stationbus 60
3h$49–60
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pilot Hill is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pilot Hill is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pilot Hill station. However, there are services departing from Terminal A and arriving at Auburn Station via J St & 8th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pilot Hill. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Auburn Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Pilot Hill is 58 miles. The road distance is 43.1 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pilot Hill without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 32m and costs $45 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pilot Hill, including transfers.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pilot Hill bus services, operated by Placer County Transit, depart from J St & 8th St station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pilot Hill train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pilot Hill is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $55 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $60 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Pilot Hill, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $10–23 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, Placer County Transit operates a bus from J St & 8th St to Auburn Station once daily. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 530-745-7570
- Website
- Placer County Transit
Bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Placer County Transit
Bus from J St & 8th St to Auburn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Placer County Transit
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Pilot Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $45–180
Capitol Cab
- Phone
- +1-916-441-0278
- Website
- capitolcabco.com
Americab
- Phone
- +1 916-441-5555
- Website
- americab.net
White Cab Sacramento
- Phone
- +1 916 904 4407
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pilot Hill bus services, operated by Placer County Transit, arrive at Auburn Station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pilot Hill train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Auburn Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pilot Hill is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pilot Hill.
There are 86+ hotels available in Pilot Hill.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Pilot Hill. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.