The average train between El Cerrito and Sacramento takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from El Cerrito 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.
Trains run hourly between El Cerrito and Sacramento. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from El Cerrito is at 8:13 PM which arrives into Sacramento at 10:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Richmond and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from El Cerrito to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from El Cerrito station and arriving at Sacramento station via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
El Cerrito to Sacramento train services, operated by BART, depart from Richmond station.
El Cerrito to Sacramento train services, operated by BART, arrive at Sacramento station.
The distance between El Cerrito and Sacramento is 102.8 km. The road distance is 128 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Sacramento hourly. Tickets cost $23–55 and the journey takes 1h 39m.