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How to get fromSacramento to Mojave Desertby plane, car, bus, train, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Sacramento to Mojave Desert by plane, car, bus, train, or subway

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SMF - LAS
    2. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar car
    4h 20m
    $155–342

  2. Drive 503 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sacramento to Mojave Desertcar car 503 mi
    8h 54m
    $92–133

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    3. Drive from South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Desertcar car
    13h 23m
    $145–241

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Drive from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Mojave Desertcar car
    22h 51m
    $232–464

  5. Bus to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Fly from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SCK - LAS
    3. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar car
    5h 14m
    $98–375

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane OAK - LAS
    3. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar car
    6h 25m
    $226–574

  7. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly, drive

    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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SFO - LAS
    4. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar car
    6h 55m
    $160–836

  8. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SJC - LAS
    3. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mojave Desertcar car
    7h 28m
    $249–479

  9. Bus, drive via Fresno

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno State Universitybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno State University to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    4. Drive from NB Las Vegas after Volunteer to Mojave Desertcar car
    15h 36m
    $153–243

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 479.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Mojave Desert, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sacramento to Mojave Desert. However, you can take the bus to Terminal A, walk to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), then drive to Mojave Desert. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mojave Desert via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, and South Strip Transit Terminal in around 13h 23m.

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