There are 4 ways to get from St. Louis to Sacramento Airport (SMF) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane STL - SMF
5h 31m$202–902Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
44h 9m$304–591Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
- Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain
2d 7h$717–1,627Drive 1,965.8 mi
- Drive from St. Louis to Sacramento Airport (SMF)car 1,965.8 mi
30h 28m$359–519
St. Louis to Sacramento Airport (SMF) by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to bus which costs $300 - $600 and takes 44h 9m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $200 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Sacramento Airport (SMF). However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Terminal A via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd and J St. at 8th St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 9m.
The distance between St. Louis and Sacramento Airport (SMF) is 1699 miles. The road distance is 1977.3 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Sacramento Airport (SMF) without a car is to bus which takes 44h 9m and costs $300 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from St. Louis to Sacramento Airport (SMF), including transfers.
St. Louis to Sacramento Airport (SMF) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $200 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $600 and takes 44h 9m.
St. Louis to Sacramento Airport (SMF) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) is 2h behind St. Louis. It is currently 2:03 AM in St. Louis and 12:03 AM in Sacramento Airport (SMF).
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Terminal A via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & Capitol Ave, and J St. at 8th St. in around 44h 9m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2d
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $650–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–250
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–300
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is 1977 miles. It takes approximately 30h 28m to drive from St. Louis to Sacramento Airport (SMF).
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