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

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There are 6 ways to get from Sacramento to Idyllwild by plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SMF - PSP
    2. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Idyllwildcar car
    3h 46m
    $66–367

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Casino Morongobus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Casino Morongo to Idyllwildtaxi taxi
    12h 24m
    $170–263

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Southtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Perris - South to Idyllwildtaxi taxi
    18h 30m
    $324–536

  4. Drive 488.5 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Idyllwildcar car 488.5 mi
    8h 13m
    $90–129

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SMF - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Temecula Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Temecula Bus Stop to Idyllwildtaxi taxi
    6h 37m
    $301–519

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain train
    14h 45m
    $134–196

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration2h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 500.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Idyllwild, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sacramento to Idyllwild. However, you can take the bus to Terminal A, walk to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), then drive to Idyllwild. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, walk to San Bernardino, take the bus to Casino Morongo, then take the taxi to Idyllwild.

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