How to travel from Sacramento to Fort Worth, United States of America

The distance between Sacramento and Fort Worth is around 1,469 miles (2,364km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Sacramento to Fort Worth 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 to Dallas (DAL), Train

Fly from Sacramento (SMF) to Dallas (DAL) then take the train to Fort Worth Intermodal Transit Center.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    $430
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Los Angeles and then to Ft Worth.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $250
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Distance1,703 miles (2,740km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sacramento and Fort Worth

There are several options for getting from Sacramento to Fort Worth by plane, train, subway, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the underground and then fly which costs around $195 and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $430.

The distance between Sacramento and Fort Worth is around 1,469 miles (2,364km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,410 miles (2,269km)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Sacramento and Fort Worth by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sacramento to Fort Worth is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx $430.

The cheapest way to travel between Sacramento and Fort Worth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then take the underground and then fly which will typically cost around $195 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sacramento and Fort Worth. We recommend that you fly from Sacramento (SMF) to Dallas (DAL) then take the train to Fort Worth Intermodal Transit Center. instead which will take 5hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sacramento and Fort Worth. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sacramento to Fort Worth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Los Angeles, Ft Worth and Camp Bowie & Montgomery. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.

Greyhound USA and ACN Autobuses run regular bus services between Sacramento and Fort Worth. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sacramento to Fort Worth. We recommend that you fly from Sacramento (SMF) to Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW) then take the train to Fort Worth Central Station. instead which will take 5h 25m.

The closest major airport to Fort Worth is Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) (DFW) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Fort Worth. Dallas Love Field (DAL) (DAL) and Waco Municipal Airport (ACT) (ACT) 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 Fort Worth. The distance is around 1,703 miles (2,740km) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sacramento to Fort Worth is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around $300.

How do I get from Sacramento to Fort Worth

Compare travel optionsbetween Sacramento and Fort Worth

Transport options from Sacramento to Fort Worth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Dallas (DAL), Train + 5 similar
5hrs
$430
hourly2,421km (1,504 miles)
Plane and Train5h 25m
$300
hourly2,364km (1,469 miles)
Train and Plane6h 55m
$380
every 4 hours2,600km (1,616 miles)
Train to Santa Clara Amtrak, plane8hrs
$480
every 4 hours2,633km (1,636 miles)
Train to Richmond, plane8hrs
$195
every 2 hours2,586km (1,607 miles)
Train to Santa Clara Amtrak, plane8h 20m
$400
every 4 hours2,576km (1,600 miles)
Bus
1 day 14h
$250
twice daily2,938km (1,825 miles)
Drive
1 day 3h
$170
on demand2,740km (1,703 miles)

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Airports near Fort Worth

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

DFW
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
International Airport
Distance
20 miles (32km) from Fort Worth
DAL
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29 miles (46km) from Fort Worth
ACT
Waco Municipal Airport (ACT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
79 miles (128km) from Fort Worth