The average train between Mountain View and Sacramento takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Mountain View 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 every 4 hours between Mountain View and Sacramento. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Mountain View is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Sacramento at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mountain View to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from Mountain View station and arriving at Sacramento station via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Mountain View to Sacramento train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Santa Clara Amtrak station.
Mountain View to Sacramento train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Sacramento station.
The distance between Mountain View and Sacramento is 142.6 km. The road distance is 224 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramento every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 8m.