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Trip Overview

The average bus between Palo Alto and Sacramento takes 7h 17m and the fastest bus takes 5h 42m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week 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 17m
Duration
126 mi
Distance
$21
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Palo Alto to Sacramento bus times

Buses run 6 times a week 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 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SamTransGreyhound USA5h 42m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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

Map of how to get from Palo Alto to Sacramento.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 126.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

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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