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How to get fromSacramento to Fairfieldby plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento to Fairfield by plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SMF - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Fairfieldcar car
    8h 16m
    $145–624

  2. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Fairfieldtaxi taxi
    41h 54m
    $373–683

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the taxi from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Fairfieldtaxi taxi
    45h 13m
    $740–1,460

  4. Drive 1,785.6 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Fairfieldcar car 1,785.6 mi
    28h 46m
    $326–471

  5. Fly to Des Moines, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SMF - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Fairfieldtaxi taxi
    10h 43m
    $373–1,310

  6. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SMF - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Iowa City to Fairfieldcar car
    12h 12m
    $161–637

  7. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SMF - STL
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Mount Pleasantbus bus
    11h 12m
    $330–881

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar81Weekly Planes
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,669.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Fairfield, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sacramento to Fairfield. However, you can take the bus to Terminal A, walk to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), then drive to Fairfield. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sparks Transit Center, take the bus to Denver Union Station, take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Ottumwa Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Fairfield.

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