The distance between Anchorage and Sacramento is around 2,036 miles (3,277km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Anchorage to Sacramento by plane, subway, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sacramento → Anchorage if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Anchorage (ANC) to Sacramento (SMF).
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Drive to Sacramento.
There are several options for getting from Anchorage to Sacramento by plane, subway, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the underground and then take the train which costs around $175 and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $285.
The distance between Anchorage and Sacramento is around 2,036 miles (3,277km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,979 miles (3,184km)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Anchorage and Sacramento by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 13h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Anchorage to Sacramento is to fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx $285.
The cheapest way to travel between Anchorage and Sacramento, if you exclude driving, is to fly, then take the underground and then take the train which will typically cost around $175 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Anchorage and Sacramento. We recommend that you fly from Anchorage (ANC) to Sacramento (SMF). instead which will take 5h 50m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Anchorage and Sacramento. We recommend that you fly from Anchorage (ANC) to Sacramento (SMF). instead which will take 5h 50m.
Yes you can fly from Anchorage and Sacramento. Flights depart from Anchorage (ANC) and arrive at Sacramento (SMF) - via Portland (PDX). The flight takes around 5hrs.
There is no direct flight from Anchorage to Sacramento. There is however a flight that goes via Portland (PDX). This services will take at least 5h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Anchorage to Sacramento typically takes around 5hrs. Flights depart from Anchorage (ANC) and and arrive into Sacramento (SMF).
The closest major airport to Sacramento is Sacramento International Airport (SMF) (SMF) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Sacramento. Stockton Airport (SCK) (SCK) and Buchanan Field (CCR) (CCR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Anchorage and Sacramento. The distance is around 3,018 miles (4,856km) by road and it will take around 2 days 13h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Anchorage to Sacramento is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around $285.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 5h 50m | $285 | every 30 mins | 3,277km (2,036 miles) |
Plane and Train | 8hrs | $175 | hourly | 3,439km (2,137 miles) |
Fly to Oakland (OAK), Train | 8h 25m | $595 | every 4 hours | 3,575km (2,222 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 13h | $300 | on demand | 4,856km (3,018 miles) |
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The following major airports near Sacramento offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.