There are 5 ways to get from San Rafael to Sacramento Airport (SMF) by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
3h$482–782Drive 87.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Rafael to Sacramento Airport (SMF)car 87.5 mi
1h 35m$16–24Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
3h 58m$35–70Line 101 bus, bus
- Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & Fremont Stbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
5h 21m$24–42Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from San Rafael to Sacramento-SMF87.5 mi
1h 35m
San Rafael to Sacramento Airport (SMF) by bus, subway, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Rafael to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from San Rafael to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from San Rafael to Sacramento Airport (SMF). However, there are services departing from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A and arriving at Terminal A via San Francisco Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd and J St. at 8th St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from San Rafael to Sacramento Airport (SMF). However, there are services departing from El Cerrito Del Norte and arriving at Sacramento via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between San Rafael and Sacramento Airport (SMF) is 116 miles. The road distance is 88 miles.
The best way to get from San Rafael to Sacramento Airport (SMF) without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h to get from San Rafael to Sacramento Airport (SMF), including transfers.
San Rafael to Sacramento Airport (SMF) bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A station.
San Rafael to Sacramento Airport (SMF) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from San Rafael to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and bus, which costs $24 - $45 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between San Rafael, CA, USA and Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Sacramento hourly. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Terminal A via San Francisco Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & Capitol Ave, and J St. at 8th St. in around 5h 21m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 415-461-4222
- Website
- marinairporter.com
Bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- https://marinairporter.com/
- Adult One-way
- $32
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- goldengate.org
Bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A to Mission St & Fremont St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $6–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from San Rafael to Sacramento-SMF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
San Rafael to Sacramento Airport (SMF) bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at Mission St & Fremont St station.
San Rafael to Sacramento Airport (SMF) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Rafael to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from San Rafael to Sacramento Airport (SMF).
There are 286+ hotels available in Sacramento Airport (SMF).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between San Rafael and Sacramento Airport (SMF). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.