There are 5 ways to get from Sunnyvale to Sacramento Airport (SMF) by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, 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.
Caltrain, fly
best- Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
2h 49m$445–769Drive 122.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sunnyvale to Sacramento Airport (SMF)car 122.2 mi
2h 13m$23–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
5h 9m$46–99Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 2m$49–73Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sunnyvale to Sacramento-SMF122.2 mi
2h 13m
Sunnyvale to Sacramento Airport (SMF) by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sunnyvale to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Sunnyvale to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunnyvale to Sacramento Airport (SMF). However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Terminal A via Stockton and J St. at 8th St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Sunnyvale to Sacramento Airport (SMF). However, there are services departing from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Sacramento via Santa Clara Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Sunnyvale and Sacramento Airport (SMF) is 114 miles. The road distance is 122.9 miles.
The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Sacramento Airport (SMF) without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Sunnyvale to Sacramento Airport (SMF), including transfers.
Sunnyvale to Sacramento Airport (SMF) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
Sunnyvale to Sacramento Airport (SMF) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clara Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Sunnyvale, CA, USA and Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramento every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound to Terminal A via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Stockton, Sacramento, and J St. at 8th St. in around 7h 2m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–24
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sunnyvale to Sacramento-SMF
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sunnyvale to Sacramento Airport (SMF) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Sunnyvale to Sacramento Airport (SMF) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunnyvale to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Sunnyvale to Sacramento Airport (SMF).
There are 309+ hotels available in Sacramento Airport (SMF).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sunnyvale and Sacramento Airport (SMF). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.