There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento to Del Mar by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SMF - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 24m$104–300Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0831
15h 5m$84–157Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
18h 1m$213–438Drive 485.6 mi
- Drive from Sacramento to Del Marcar 485.6 mi
8h 5m$89–128Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 19m$120–352Fly Sacramento International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SMF - SNA
- Take the train from Anaheim to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 18m$263–864Fly Sacramento International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SMF - BUR
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 50m$210–738
Sacramento to Del Mar by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Del Mar is to bus which costs $80 - $160 and takes 15h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Del Mar is to fly and train which takes 5h 24m and costs $100 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Del Mar. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Del Mar station. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 1m.
The distance between Sacramento and Del Mar is 527 miles. The road distance is 488.5 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Del Mar without a car is to bus which takes 15h 5m and costs $80 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Sacramento to Del Mar, including transfers.
Sacramento to Del Mar bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Sacramento to Del Mar train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Del Mar is to bus which takes 15h 5m and costs $80 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $440 and takes 18h 1m.
What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Del Mar, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $80–160 and the journey takes 13h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sacramento to Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Plaza St in around 18h 1m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–290
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–370
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Anaheim to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento to Del Mar bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Sacramento to Del Mar train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Del Mar is 488 miles. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Sacramento to Del Mar.
There are 471+ hotels available in Del Mar.