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How to get fromSacramento to Anchorageby plane, car, train, subway, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Sacramento to Anchorage by plane, car, train, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane SMF - ANC
    7h 58m
    $344–1,405

  2. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane SFO - ANC
    9h 13m
    $279–1,069

  3. Drive 3,012.8 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Anchoragecar car 3,012.8 mi
    2d 10h
    $550–795

  4. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane RNO - ANC
    11h 11m
    $355–1,446

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights

Calendar81Weekly Planes
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$339Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,986.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Anchorage, AK, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and United Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) every 2 hours.

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