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

The distance between Houston and Sacramento is around 1,644 miles (2,646km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Houston to Sacramento by 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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Fly

Fly from Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) to Sacramento (SMF).

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time4h 10m
  • Typical cost
    $475
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Fort Worth then Los Angeles and then to Sacramento.

  • Duration1 day 18h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $350
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Los Angeles and then to Sacramento.

  • Duration2 days 2h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $260
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Drive

Drive to Sacramento.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Distance1,929 miles (3,104km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Houston and Sacramento

There are several options for getting from Houston to Sacramento by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $260 and will take around 2 days 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $475.

The distance between Houston and Sacramento is around 1,644 miles (2,646km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,606 miles (2,585km)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Houston and Sacramento by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 6h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Houston to Sacramento is to fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx $475.

The cheapest way to travel between Houston and Sacramento, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $260 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Houston and Sacramento. It typically takes around 2 days 2h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Houston to Sacramento. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Los Angeles. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 2h.

Amtrak run train services between Houston and Sacramento. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 2 days 2h, 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 Houston and Sacramento. It typically takes around 1 day 18h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Houston to Sacramento. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fort Worth and Los Angeles. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 18h.

Vonlane, Greyhound USA and ACN Autobuses run regular bus services between Houston and Sacramento. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 18h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Houston and Sacramento. Flights depart from Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) and arrive at Sacramento (SMF). The flight takes around 4h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Houston and Sacramento with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 4h 10m.

Southwest Airlines fly between Houston and Sacramento. Flights depart from Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) and and arrive into Sacramento (SMF). These flights usually take around 4h 10m.

The flight from Houston to Sacramento typically takes around 4h 10m. Flights depart from Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Houston and Sacramento. The distance is around 1,929 miles (3,104km) by road and it will take around 1 day 6h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Houston to Sacramento is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around $475.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Houston and Sacramento

Transport options from Houston to Sacramento
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
5h 15m
$475
every 30 mins2,646km (1,644 miles)
Plane and Train7h 25m
$545
every 4 hours2,813km (1,748 miles)
Fly to San Jose (SJC), Train8h 20m
$545
every 4 hours2,843km (1,767 miles)
Bus
1 day 18h
$350
twice daily3,359km (2,087 miles)
Train
2 days 2h
$260
6 times a week3,500km (2,175 miles)
Drive
1 day 6h
$190
on demand3,104km (1,929 miles)

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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