There are 6 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pleasanton by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Fly, BART
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
- Take the subway from Daly City to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway
2h 25m$450–732Drive 96.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pleasantoncar 96.5 mi
1h 45m$18–26Train via Oakland (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain Capitol Corridor / ...
3h 57m$35–70Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Stockton to Livermore Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 45m$33–48Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Pleasanton96.5 mi
1h 45mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
4h 23m$37–76
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pleasanton by bus, train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pleasanton is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pleasanton is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pleasanton. However, there are services departing from Terminal B and arriving at First St & Ray St via Sacramento, Stockton and Livermore Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pleasanton. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Dublin / Pleasanton via Lake Merritt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Pleasanton is 134 miles. The road distance is 97 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pleasanton without a car is to train via Oakland which takes 3h 57m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pleasanton, including transfers.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pleasanton bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pleasanton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pleasanton is to train via Oakland which takes 3h 57m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Pleasanton, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Oakland hourly. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal B to First St & Ray St via J St. at 4th St., Sacramento, Stockton, Livermore Amtrak Bus Stop, and Livermore Transit Center in around 4h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Daly City to Dublin / Pleasanton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- BART
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to Livermore Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Pleasanton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pleasanton bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pleasanton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pleasanton is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Pleasanton.
There are 151+ hotels available in Pleasanton.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Pleasanton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









