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Trip Overview

The average bus between Palo Alto and Sacramento takes 7h 28m and the fastest bus takes 5h 42m. There is at least one bus per day from Palo Alto to Sacramento. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 28m
Duration
126 mi
Distance
$22
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Palo Alto to Sacramento bus times

Buses run once daily between Palo Alto and Sacramento. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 3:48 PM which arrives into Sacramento at 9:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 and take an average of 7h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    SamTransGreyhound USA8h 53m • 1 change
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    SamTransGreyhound USA5h 42m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    SamTransGreyhound USA8h 53m • 1 change
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    SamTransGreyhound USA5h 42m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    SamTransGreyhound USA8h 53m • 1 change
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    SamTransGreyhound USA5h 42m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    SamTransGreyhound USA8h 53m • 1 change
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    SamTransGreyhound USA5h 42m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    SamTransGreyhound USA8h 53m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Palo Alto to Sacramento? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 126.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from E Bayshore Rd & Donohoe St to Sacramento Bus Station via Salesforce Transit Center- Bay 37 and San Francisco Bus Station in around 4h 48m.

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