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

The distance between Sacramento and Baltimore is around 2,517 miles (4,051km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Sacramento to Baltimore by plane, train, subway, 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 Sacramento (SMF) to Baltimore (BWI).

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Flight time5h 45m
  • Typical cost
    $475
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

+ 5 others

1 similiar route

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station then Rockville Amtrak and then to Baltimore Penn Station.

  • Duration2 days 19h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $395

1 similiar route

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Phoenix then Pittsburgh and then to Baltimore Downtown.

  • Duration2 days 23h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $400
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Baltimore.

  • Duration1 day 18h
  • Distance2,730 miles (4,394km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sacramento and Baltimore

There are several options for getting from Sacramento to Baltimore by plane, train, subway, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $370 and will take around 3 days 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $475.

The distance between Sacramento and Baltimore is around 2,517 miles (4,051km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,387 miles (3,842km)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Sacramento and Baltimore by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 18h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sacramento to Baltimore is to fly which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx $475.

The cheapest way to travel between Sacramento and Baltimore, 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 Sacramento and Baltimore. It typically takes around 2 days 19h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sacramento to Baltimore. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak and Union Station Red Line Center Platform. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 19h.

Amtrak, Amtrak Acela and Amtrak Northeast Regional run train services between Sacramento and Baltimore. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2 days 19h, 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 Sacramento and Baltimore. It typically takes around 2 days 23h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sacramento to Baltimore. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Phoenix and Pittsburgh. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 23h.

ACN Autobuses and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Sacramento and Baltimore. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 2 days 23h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Sacramento and Baltimore. Flights depart from Sacramento (SMF) and arrive at Baltimore (BWI) - via Las Vegas (LAS). The flight takes around 5h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Sacramento to Baltimore. There is however a flight that goes via Las Vegas (LAS). This services will take at least 6h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Sacramento to Baltimore typically takes around 5h 45m. Flights depart from Sacramento (SMF) and and arrive into Baltimore (BWI).

The closest major airport to Baltimore is Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) (BWI) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Baltimore. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) (DCA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) (IAD) 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 Sacramento and Baltimore. The distance is around 2,730 miles (4,394km) by road and it will take around 1 day 18h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sacramento to Baltimore is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around $475.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sacramento and Baltimore

Transport options from Sacramento to Baltimore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
6h 40m
$475
hourly4,051km (2,517 miles)
Train and Plane8h 40m
$405
hourly4,146km (2,576 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2 days 19h
$395
once daily5,027km (3,124 miles)
Train via Chicago Union Station3 days 2h
$370
3 times a week5,261km (3,269 miles)
Bus
2 days 23h
$400
6 times a week5,114km (3,178 miles)
Drive
1 day 18h
$270
on demand4,394km (2,730 miles)

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Airports near Baltimore

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

BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
International Airport
Distance
8 miles (13km) from Baltimore
DCA
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38 miles (61km) from Baltimore
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
International Airport
Distance
51 miles (81km) from Baltimore