There are 8 ways to get from Sacramento to Yuma by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Yuma International Airport
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane SMF - YUM
6h 17m$88–435Bus via Greenfield (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Yuma County Area Transitbus
17h 25m$104–181Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtraktrain Texas Eagle / ...
20h 10m$261–533Drive 650 mi
- Drive from Sacramento to Yumacar 650 mi
10h 46m$119–172Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SMF - SAN
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transitbus
8h 18m$121–328Fly to Phoenix, bus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SMF - PHX
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transitbus
7h 22m$181–293Fly to Ontario International Airport, train
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SMF - ONT
- Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Yuma Amtraktrain
8h$259–895Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transitbus Greyhound US0851S
19h 15m$117–218
Sacramento to Yuma by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Yuma is to bus via Greenfield which costs $100 - $190 and takes 17h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Yuma is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $85 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Yuma. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Yuma County Area Transit via Bakersfield and Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Yuma. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Yuma Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 10m.
The distance between Sacramento and Yuma is 591 miles. The road distance is 653.8 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Yuma without a car is to bus via Greenfield which takes 17h 25m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Sacramento to Yuma, including transfers.
Sacramento to Yuma bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Sacramento to Yuma train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Yuma is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $85 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus via Greenfield, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 17h 25m, you could also train, which costs $260 - $550 and takes 20h 10m.
What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Yuma, AZ, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Yuma International Airport (YUM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transit via Bakersfield, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Downtown in around 17h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Phoenix via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Phoenix via Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Phoenix via Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Yuma International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–290
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Yuma International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–290
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–370
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ontario Amtrak to Yuma Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Yuma County Area Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento to Yuma bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Sacramento to Yuma train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Yuma is 654 miles. It takes approximately 10h 46m to drive from Sacramento to Yuma.
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