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

The distance between Raleigh and Sacramento is around 2,433 miles (3,916km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Raleigh to Sacramento by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Fayetteville then fly from Fayetteville Municipal (FAY) to Sacramento (SMF).

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Flight time6h 45m
  • Typical cost
    $295
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Winston Salem, Columbus then Los Angeles and then to Sacramento.

  • Duration2 days 23h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $445
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train

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

  • Duration3 days 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $405

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Drive

Drive to Sacramento.

  • Duration1 day 19h
  • Distance2,791 miles (4,492km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Raleigh and Sacramento

There are several options for getting from Raleigh to Sacramento by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around $295 and will take around 8h 20m.

The distance between Raleigh and Sacramento is around 2,433 miles (3,916km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,346 miles (3,775km)

It takes around 8h 20m to get from Raleigh and Sacramento by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 19h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Raleigh to Sacramento is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8h 20m and will set you back approx $295.

The cheapest way to travel between Raleigh and Sacramento, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around $295 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Raleigh and Sacramento. It typically takes around 3 days 2h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Raleigh to Sacramento. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Washington Union Station, ROCKVILLE station and Chicago Union Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3 days 2h.

Amtrak run train services between Raleigh and Sacramento. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3 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 Raleigh and Sacramento. It typically takes around 2 days 23h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Raleigh to Sacramento. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Winston Salem, Columbus and Los Angeles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 23h.

Greyhound USA and ACN Autobuses run regular bus services between Raleigh and Sacramento. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 23h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Raleigh to Sacramento. We recommend that you take the bus to Fayetteville then fly from Fayetteville Municipal (FAY) to Sacramento (SMF). instead which will take 8h 20m.

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 Raleigh and Sacramento. The distance is around 2,791 miles (4,492km) by road and it will take around 1 day 19h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Raleigh to Sacramento is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around $295.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Raleigh and Sacramento

Transport options from Raleigh to Sacramento
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
8h 20m
$295
twice daily4,022km (2,499 miles)
Train and Plane9h 25m
$430
5 times a day3,916km (2,433 miles)
Bus
2 days 23h
$445
once daily5,243km (3,258 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3 days 2h
$405
once daily5,456km (3,390 miles)
Train via Alexandria3 days 7h
$415
6 times a week5,663km (3,519 miles)
Drive
1 day 19h
$275
on demand4,492km (2,791 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