There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Sacramento Airport (SMF) by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Tram to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly
best- Take the tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airporttram
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SEA - SMF
3h 42m$116–386Fly from King County International Airport
cheapest- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane BFI - SMF
5h$103–553Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0500
18h 54m$120–224Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
21h 26m$262–541Drive 744.2 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Sacramento Airport (SMF)car 744.2 mi
12h 48m$136–197
Seattle to Sacramento Airport (SMF) by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to bus which costs $120 - $230 and takes 18h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to tram and fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $110 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Sacramento Airport (SMF). However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Terminal A via Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd and J St. at 8th St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Sacramento Airport (SMF). However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Sacramento via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 26m.
The distance between Seattle and Sacramento Airport (SMF) is 625 miles. The road distance is 748.5 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Sacramento Airport (SMF) without a car is to bus which takes 18h 54m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Seattle to Sacramento Airport (SMF), including transfers.
Seattle to Sacramento Airport (SMF) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Sacramento Airport (SMF) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to bus which takes 18h 54m and costs $120 - $230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $550 and takes 21h 26m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $600 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $110–220 and the journey takes 17h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $260–550 and the journey takes 20h 33m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from King County International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–380
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–380
Flights from King County International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from King County International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Portland, San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from Pioneer Square to SeaTac/Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle to Sacramento Airport (SMF) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Seattle to Sacramento Airport (SMF) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is 749 miles. It takes approximately 12h 48m to drive from Seattle to Sacramento Airport (SMF).
There are 329+ hotels available in Sacramento Airport (SMF).













