Drive or Fly: Loomis, CA to Chamberlands Estates, CA?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for SMF–TKF. At 96 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 5m

Distance

96.4 mi

Total Cost

$56

CO2

39 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$21

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 8m

7m in the air

Air Distance

58 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

15 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Loomis, CA → SMF 35m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 7m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TKF → Chamberlands Estates, CA 26m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Loomis, CA SMF — Sacramento International Airport 23 mi, ~35m drive

Chamberlands Estates, CA TKF — Truckee Tahoe Airport 17 mi, ~26m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SMF and TKF. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

3h 15m

1h 58m on rail

Total Cost

$14

CO2

4 kg

Route

Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Loomis, CA → Rocklin Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 118m

Arrival 10m

Truckee Amtrak Station → Chamberlands Estates, CA 27m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $14) $14

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Rocklin Amtrak Station 3 mi, ~10m drive

To Truckee Amtrak Station 18 mi, ~27m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 8m

2h 5m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Route

Greyhound US0870

Door-to-Door Timeline

Loomis, CA → Roseville Bus Stop (RSV6) 11m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 125m

Arrival 10m

Truckee (Chamber Of Commerce) (TCK6) → Chamberlands Estates, CA 27m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $8) $8

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From RSV6 — Roseville Bus Stop 7 mi, ~11m drive

To TCK6 — Truckee (Chamber Of Commerce) 18 mi, ~27m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 5m	3h 8m	3h 15m	3h 8m
Total cost (1 person)	$56	$122	$14	$8
Carbon footprint	39 kg CO₂	15 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 15, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Loomis, CA to Chamberlands Estates, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.