There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Carmichael by plane, tram, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, 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, tram
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SAN - SMF
- Take the tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Mather Field/Mills Stationtram
3h 13m$99–274Drive 507.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego to Carmichaelcar 507.4 mi
8h 39m$93–134Bus, train
- Take the bus from San Diego to El Cerrito del Norte BARTbus FlixBus N2003
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
15h 3m$127–193Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
18h 44m$373–580Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
16h 3m$96–140
San Diego to Carmichael by bus, subway, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Carmichael is to bus which costs $95 - $140 and takes 16h 3m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Carmichael is to fly and tram which takes 3h 13m and costs $95 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Carmichael. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Palm Dr & Panama Ave via Richards Blvd & North 7Th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Carmichael station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Mather Field/Mills Station via Los Angeles and Sacramento Valley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 44m.
The distance between San Diego and Carmichael is 506 miles. The road distance is 510.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Carmichael without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 3m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from San Diego to Carmichael, including transfers.
San Diego to Carmichael bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
San Diego to Carmichael train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Carmichael is to train which takes 18h 44m and costs $370 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $140 and takes 16h 3m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Carmichael, CA, USA?
You can take a train from San Diego to Mather Field/Mills Station via Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Sacramento Valley Station in around 18h 44m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 13h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–270
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Tram from Sacramento Valley Station to Mather Field/Mills Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–470
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to El Cerrito del Norte BART
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
San Diego to Carmichael bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
San Diego to Carmichael train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Carmichael is 510 miles. It takes approximately 8h 39m to drive from San Diego to Carmichael.
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