There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Sparks by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0870
4h 35m$25–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain California Zephyr
6h 32m$49–108Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Sparks138.6 mi
2h 31mDrive 138.6 mi
- Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Sparkscar 138.6 mi
2h 31m$26–37Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Sparks Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 59m$47–68
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Sparks by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Sparks is to bus via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd which costs $25 - $50 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Sparks is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Sparks. However, there are services departing from Terminal A and arriving at Sparks Transit Center via 8Th St & K St and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Sparks. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Reno via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Sparks is 148 miles. The road distance is 139.4 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Sparks without a car is to bus via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd which takes 4h 35m and costs $25 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Sparks, including transfers.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Sparks bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Sparks train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Sparks is to bus via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd which takes 4h 35m and costs $25 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Sparks, NV, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center twice daily. Tickets cost $20–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Reno once daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 5h 4m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- 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 Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Sparks Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Sparks
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Sparks bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Sparks train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Reno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Sparks is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Sparks.
There are 223+ hotels available in Sparks.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Sparks. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








