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How to get fromSacramento to National Cityby plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Sacramento to National City by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SMF - SAN
    2. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to 8th Street Stationtram tram
    3h 46m

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0831
    16h 22m
    $90–173

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    18h 43m
    $220–450

  4. Drive 507.8 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to National Citycar car 507.8 mi
    8h 27m
    $93–134

  5. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    5h 41m
    $110–330

  6. 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    6h 17m
    $99–302

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

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    6h 40m
    $118–595

  8. Bus via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus Sacramento
    2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    16h 55m
    $132–180

Sacramento to National City by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 500.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and National City, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $85–170 and the journey takes 14h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sacramento to 8th Street Station via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 18h 43m.

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