How to travel from Tampa to Sacramento, United States of America
The distance between Tampa and Sacramento is around 2,397 miles (3,858km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Tampa to Sacramento by plane, subway, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sacramento → Tampa if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Sacramento (SMF).
- Duration7h 45m
- Flight time6h 45m
- Typical cost$305
Southwest Airlines
+ 3 others4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Atlanta, Dallas then Los Angeles and then to Sacramento.
- Duration2 days 20h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost$435
Greyhound USA
Train
Take the train to Washington Union Station then Chicago Union Station and then to Sacramento.
- Duration3 days 17h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost$480
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tampa and Sacramento
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tampa to Sacramento by plane, subway, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $305 and will take around 7h 45m.
The distance between Tampa and Sacramento is around 2,397 miles (3,858km).
It takes around 7h 45m to get from Tampa and Sacramento by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 21h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tampa to Sacramento is to fly which takes around 7h 45m and will set you back approx $305.
The cheapest way to travel between Tampa and Sacramento, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $305 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tampa and Sacramento. It typically takes around 3 days 17h and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Tampa 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 17h.
Amtrak run train services between Tampa and Sacramento. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3 days 17h, 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 Tampa and Sacramento. It typically takes around 2 days 20h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tampa to Sacramento. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Atlanta, Dallas and Los Angeles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 20h.
Greyhound USA and ACN Autobuses run regular bus services between Tampa and Sacramento. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 20h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Tampa and Sacramento. Flights depart from Tampa (TPA) and arrive at Sacramento (SMF) - via Las Vegas (LAS). The flight takes around 6h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Tampa to Sacramento. There is however a flight that goes via Las Vegas (LAS). This services will take at least 7h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Tampa to Sacramento typically takes around 6h 45m. Flights depart from Tampa (TPA) 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 Tampa and Sacramento. The distance is around 2,909 miles (4,681km) by road and it will take around 1 day 21h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tampa to Sacramento is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around $305.
Compare travel optionsbetween Tampa and Sacramento
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 7h 45m | $305 | every 30 mins | 3,858km (2,397 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 9h 40m | $405 | hourly | 4,045km (2,513 miles) |
| Fly to Oakland (OAK), Train | 9h 40m | $365 | every 4 hours | 4,003km (2,487 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 9h 55m | $345 | 4 times a week | 4,490km (2,790 miles) |
| Fly to San Jose (SJC), Train | 10h 30m | $375 | every 4 hours | 4,042km (2,512 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 20h | $435 | once daily | 5,139km (3,193 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3 days 17h | $480 | once daily | 6,619km (4,113 miles) |
| Train via Alexandria | 3 days 23h | $480 | 6 times a week | 6,826km (4,241 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 21h | $285 | on demand | 4,681km (2,909 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tampa and Sacramento
Airlines
Southwest Airlines
American Airlines
Delta
United Airlines
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
Bus companies
Greyhound USA
ACN Autobuses
Palmland Bus Lines
Train operators
BART
Train operators
Airports near Sacramento
The following major airports near Sacramento offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
- Distance
- 9 miles (15km) from Sacramento
Stockton Airport (SCK)
- Distance
- 49 miles (80km) from Sacramento
Buchanan Field (CCR)
- Distance
- 51 miles (82km) from Sacramento