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How to get fromSalinas to Sacramento Airport (SMF)by train, plane, train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Salinas to Sacramento Airport (SMF) by train, plane, train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car

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  1. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SFO - SMF
    4h 52m
    $466–815

  2. Drive 177 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salinas to Sacramento Airport (SMF)car car 177 mi
    3h 8m
    $33–47

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 29m
    $63–133

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Salinas to Sacramento-SMFrideshare rideshare 177 mi
    3h 8m

  5. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MRY - SMF
    6h 44m
    $40–296

  6. Train via Oakland (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    6h 36m
    $63–135

Salinas to Sacramento Airport (SMF) by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h 36m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 4 hours.

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