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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Sacramento Airport (SMF)by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Sacramento Airport (SMF) by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SBA - SMF
    3h 6m
    $210–482

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    11h 54m
    $69–116

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 21m
    $143–299

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Santa Barbara to Sacramento-SMFrideshare rideshare 383.1 mi
    7h

  5. Drive 383.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Sacramento Airport (SMF)car car 383.1 mi
    7h
    $70–101

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LAX - SMF
    6h 11m
    $159–371

  7. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Oaklandbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    11h 58m
    $151–233

Santa Barbara to Sacramento Airport (SMF) by bus and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration11h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 319.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Terminal A via Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & Capitol Ave, and J St. at 8th St. in around 11h 54m.

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