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

The distance between Sacramento and Spokane is around 681 miles (1,096km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Sacramento to Spokane 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 Spokane (GEG).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    $215
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

+ 2 others

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Portland and then to Spokane.

  • Duration23h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $145
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Portland then take the train to Spokane.

  • Duration21h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $145
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Spokane Valley.

  • Duration15h 25m
  • Distance824 miles (1,326km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sacramento and Spokane

There are several options for getting from Sacramento to Spokane by plane, train, subway, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around $100 and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $215.

The distance between Sacramento and Spokane is around 681 miles (1,096km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 660 miles (1,062km)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Sacramento and Spokane by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sacramento to Spokane is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx $215.

The cheapest way to travel between Sacramento and Spokane, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around $100 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sacramento and Spokane. It typically takes around 23h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sacramento to Spokane. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Portland, Spokane and Plaza Zone 6. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 40m.

Amtrak run train services between Sacramento and Spokane. Trains depart once daily and will take around 23h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sacramento and Spokane. We recommend that you fly from Sacramento (SMF) to Spokane (GEG). instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Sacramento and Spokane. Flights depart from Sacramento (SMF) and arrive at Spokane (GEG). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Sacramento and Spokane with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Delta fly between Sacramento and Spokane. Flights depart from Sacramento (SMF) and and arrive into Spokane (GEG). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Sacramento to Spokane typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Sacramento (SMF) and and arrive into Spokane (GEG).

The closest major airport to Spokane is Spokane International Airport (GEG) (GEG) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Spokane. Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) (FCA) and Missoula International Airport (MSO) (MSO) 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 Spokane. The distance is around 824 miles (1,326km) by road and it will take around 15h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sacramento to Spokane is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around $215.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sacramento and Spokane

Transport options from Sacramento to Spokane
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
2h 45m
$215
hourly1,096km (681 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
$275
every 4 hours1,355km (842 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 10m
$375
twice daily1,536km (955 miles)
Train to Richmond, plane5h 25m
$235
every 2 hours1,399km (869 miles)
Train to Santa Clara Amtrak, Fly5h 45m
$545
every 4 hours1,446km (898 miles)
Train
23h 40m
$145
once daily1,646km (1,022 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
21h 35m
$145
once daily1,596km (992 miles)
Train and Bus1 day 4h
$100
once daily1,850km (1,150 miles)
Drive
15h 25m
$82
on demand1,326km (824 miles)

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Airports near Spokane

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

GEG
Spokane International Airport (GEG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6 miles (9km) from Spokane
FCA
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)
International Airport
Distance
153 miles (247km) from Spokane
MSO
Missoula International Airport (MSO)
International Airport
Distance
165 miles (265km) from Spokane