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How to get fromSacramento to Wacoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly to Waco

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Waco (ACT)plane plane SMF - ACT
    8h 50m
    $177–653

  2. Fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane SMF - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Waco Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 6m
    $110–252

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Waco Bus Stopbus bus
    39h 30m
    $296–564

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to McGregor Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 3h
    $717–1,514

  5. Drive 1,732.2 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Wacocar car 1,732.2 mi
    29h 27m
    $317–457

  6. Fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane plane SMF - GRK
    2. Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Wacocar car
    8h 13m
    $154–621

  7. Fly to Dallas, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane SMF - DAL
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 42m
    $157–639

  8. Fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane SMF - DFW
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 49m
    $194–636

  9. Bus via Phoenix

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fort Worth - La Gran Plaza to Wacobus bus
    42h 37m
    $272–460

Sacramento to Waco by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration39h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$296Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,473.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Waco, TX, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Waco (ACT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Waco Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station and Ft Worth Bus Station in around 39h 30m.

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