There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento to Pocatello by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Sacramento International Airport to Pocatello Regional Airport
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH)plane SMF - PIH
5h 27m$73–356Bus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Downtown Salt Lake to Pocatello, ID - Red Lionbus
18h 26m$137–241Train, bus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Salt Lake Citytrain California Zephyr
- Take the bus from Downtown Salt Lake to Pocatello, ID - Red Lionbus Salt Lake
20h 28m$227–496Drive 696.4 mi
- Drive from Sacramento to Pocatellocar 696.4 mi
11h$128–184Fly Sacramento International Airport to Idaho Falls, bus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Idaho Falls (IDA)plane SMF - IDA
- Take the bus from Idaho Falls,ID to Pocatello, ID - Red Lionbus
7h 5m$83–413Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Pocatello Regional Airport
- Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH)plane OAK - PIH
7h 12m$103–441Fly Sacramento International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport, bus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane SMF - SLC
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Airport to Pocatello, ID - Red Lionbus
6h 48m$397–538
Sacramento to Pocatello by bus, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Pocatello is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Pocatello is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $70 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Pocatello. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Pocatello, ID - Red Lion via Sparks Transit Center and Downtown Salt Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 26m.
The distance between Sacramento and Pocatello is 576 miles. The road distance is 700.5 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Pocatello without a car is to bus which takes 18h 26m and costs $130 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Sacramento to Pocatello, including transfers.
Sacramento to Pocatello bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Pocatello is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $70 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $250 and takes 18h 26m.
Sacramento to Pocatello bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
Pocatello is 1h ahead of Sacramento. It is currently 11:49 PM in Sacramento and 12:49 AM in Pocatello.
What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Pocatello, ID, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Pocatello, ID - Red Lion via Sparks Transit Center, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, Salt Lake Central Station, Arena Station, and Downtown Salt Lake in around 18h 26m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Pocatello Regional Airport via Salt Lake City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Idaho Falls via Salt Lake City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Pocatello Regional Airport via Salt Lake City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–420
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Pocatello is 700 miles. It takes approximately 11h to drive from Sacramento to Pocatello.
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