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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

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane SMF - ANC
    8h 23m
    $184–805

  2. Drive  3,012.8 mi

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

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

    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
    11h 8m
    $194–763

  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 8m
    $295–1,139

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

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,986.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

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

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

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