How to travel from Boston to Sacramento, United States of America

The distance between Boston and Sacramento is around 2,742 miles (4,413km) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 8h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Boston to Sacramento by ferry, plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Ferry and Plane

Take a ferry to Provincetown Ferry Terminal then fly from Provincetown (PVC) to Sacramento (SMF).

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Flight time6h 60m
  • Typical cost
    $605
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Sacramento.

  • Duration3 days
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $370
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Bus

Take the bus to Port Authority Bus Terminal New York NY then Los Angeles and then to Sacramento.

  • Duration3 days 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $475
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Sacramento.

  • Duration1 day 23h
  • Distance3,020 miles (4,859km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Boston and Sacramento

There are several options for getting from Boston to Sacramento by ferry, plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $370 and will take around 3 days. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 8h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $605.

The distance between Boston and Sacramento is around 2,742 miles (4,413km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,625 miles (4,224km)

It takes around 8h 55m to get from Boston and Sacramento by ferry and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 23h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Boston to Sacramento is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 8h 55m and will set you back approx $605.

The cheapest way to travel between Boston and Sacramento, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $370 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Boston and Sacramento. It typically takes around 3 days and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Boston to Sacramento. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3 days.

Amtrak run train services between Boston and Sacramento. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3 days, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Boston and Sacramento. It typically takes around 3 days 5h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Boston to Sacramento. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Port Authority Bus Terminal New York NY and Los Angeles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3 days 5h.

Peter Pan Bus Lines and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Boston and Sacramento. Buses run once daily and take around 3 days 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Boston to Sacramento. We recommend that you take a ferry to Provincetown Ferry Terminal then fly from Provincetown (PVC) to Sacramento (SMF). instead which will take 8h 55m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Boston and Sacramento. The distance is around 3,020 miles (4,859km) by road and it will take around 1 day 23h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Boston to Sacramento is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around $605.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Boston and Sacramento

Transport options from Boston to Sacramento
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Plane
8h 55m
$605
hourly4,413km (2,742 miles)
Train
3 days
$370
twice daily5,362km (3,332 miles)
Bus
3 days 5h
$475
once daily5,692km (3,537 miles)
Drive
1 day 23h
$550
on demand4,859km (3,020 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Boston and Sacramento

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Airports near Sacramento

The following major airports near Sacramento offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

SMF
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
International Airport
Distance
9 miles (15km) from Sacramento
SCK
Stockton Airport (SCK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49 miles (80km) from Sacramento
CCR
Buchanan Field (CCR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
51 miles (82km) from Sacramento