There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to West Sacramento by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SAN - SMF
2h 30m$96–265Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
14h 12m$75–150Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
17h 54m$209–442Drive 504.1 mi
- Drive from San Diego to West Sacramentocar 504.1 mi
8h 22m$92–133Bus via Greenfield (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Bakersfieldbus FlixBus 2006
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Sacramento Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2007
14h 49m$80–132
San Diego to West Sacramento by tram and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to West Sacramento is to bus which costs $75 - $150 and takes 14h 12m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to West Sacramento is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs $95 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to West Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to West Sacramento. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Sacramento via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 54m.
The distance between San Diego and West Sacramento is 497 miles. The road distance is 507.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to West Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 14h 12m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from San Diego to West Sacramento, including transfers.
San Diego to West Sacramento bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to West Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to West Sacramento is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs $95 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 14h 12m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $450 and takes 17h 54m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and West Sacramento, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 13h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–360
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Bakersfield to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to West Sacramento bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Bakersfield station.
San Diego to West Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to West Sacramento is 507 miles. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from San Diego to West Sacramento.
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