What is the cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Idyllwild?

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Idyllwild is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sacramento to Idyllwild?

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Idyllwild is to fly and drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $90 - $600.

How far is it from Sacramento to Idyllwild?

The distance between Sacramento and Idyllwild is 504 miles. The road distance is 491.3 miles.

How do I travel from Sacramento to Idyllwild without a car?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Idyllwild without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 12h 24m and costs $150 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Sacramento to Idyllwild?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Sacramento to Idyllwild, including transfers.

Can I drive from Sacramento to Idyllwild?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Idyllwild is 491 miles. It takes approximately 8h 12m to drive from Sacramento to Idyllwild.

Where can I stay near Idyllwild?

There are 1217+ hotels available in Idyllwild.

Sacramento to Idyllwild - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, bus, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Sacramento to Idyllwild by plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Sacramento International Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane SMF - PSP
2. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Idyllwildcar
3h 46m
$91–567
Drive 488.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sacramento to Idyllwildcar 488.5 mi
8h 12m
$90–129
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Bernardinobus
3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Casino Morongobus
4. Take the taxi from Casino Morongo to Idyllwildtaxi
12h 24m
$159–252
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Southtrain
3. Take the taxi from Perris - South to Idyllwildtaxi
18h 30m
$207–273
Train to Oakland International Airport, fly, drive
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane OAK - PSP
3. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Idyllwildcar
5h 39m
$112–519
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfieldbus
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain
14h 37m
$137–196

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

52Weekly Planes

2h 54mAverage Duration

$84Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sacramento to Idyllwild.

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Distance: 500.9 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Idyllwild, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sacramento to Idyllwild. However, you can take the bus to Terminal A, walk to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), then drive to Idyllwild. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to San Bernardino, take the bus to Casino Morongo, then take the taxi to Idyllwild.

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