What is the cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Pontiac?

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Pontiac is to train and BART and fly which costs $170 - $550 and takes 11h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sacramento to Pontiac?

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Pontiac is to fly and train which takes 8h 48m and costs $190 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Sacramento and Pontiac?

No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Pontiac station. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

Is there a direct train between Sacramento and Pontiac?

No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Pontiac station. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.

How far is it from Sacramento to Pontiac?

The distance between Sacramento and Pontiac is 2076 miles. The road distance is 2319.2 miles.

How do I travel from Sacramento to Pontiac without a car?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Pontiac without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 5h and costs $400 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Sacramento to Pontiac?

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Sacramento to Pontiac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Pontiac bus from?

Sacramento to Pontiac bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Pontiac train from?

Sacramento to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.

Train or bus from Sacramento to Pontiac?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Pontiac is to bus which takes 2 days 5h and costs $400 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $650 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 9h.

Where does the Sacramento to Pontiac bus arrive?

Sacramento to Pontiac bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between Sacramento and Pontiac?

Pontiac is 3h ahead of Sacramento. It is currently 5:45 AM in Sacramento and 8:45 AM in Pontiac.

Where does the Sacramento to Pontiac train arrive?

Sacramento to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Sacramento to Pontiac?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Pontiac is 2319 miles. It takes approximately 35h 50m to drive from Sacramento to Pontiac.

How do I get a train ticket from Sacramento to Pontiac?

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Where can I stay near Pontiac?

There are 264+ hotels available in Pontiac.

Sacramento to Pontiac - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and BART

There are 9 ways to get from Sacramento to Pontiac by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or subway

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 Detroit, train
best
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Detroit (DTW)plane SMF - DTW
2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 48m
$192–824
Fly Sacramento International Airport to Capital Region International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane SMF - LAN
2. Take the bus from Lansing to Pontiacbus
12h 14m
$150–640
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus
2d 5h
$406–663
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
2d 9h
$674–1,497
Drive 2,305.7 mi
1. Drive from Sacramento to Pontiaccar 2,305.7 mi
35h 50m
$421–608
Fly Sacramento International Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane SMF - FNT
2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Pontiac Amtrakbus
9h 47m
$174–669
Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit (DTW)plane SFO - DTW
4. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 22m
$172–531
Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Detroit, train
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Detroit (DTW)plane OAK - DTW
3. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 23m
$236–928
Fly Sacramento International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane SMF - GRR
2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Pontiacbus
13h 47m
$252–1,007

Sacramento to Pontiac by bus and foot

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2d 5hAverage Duration

$406Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sacramento to Pontiac.

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Distance: 2,064.1 mi
Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Pontiac, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 5h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sacramento to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 9h.

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