Palo Alto to Sacramento Trains

Palo Alto to Sacramento trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Palo Alto and Sacramento takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. The train service runs several times 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.

4h
Duration: 144 mi
Distance: $90
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor

4h 27m

$75–126

Palo Alto to Sacramento train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Palo Alto and Sacramento. The earliest departure is at 12:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Sacramento at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:32 PM → 10:05 PM
3h 33m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:40 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 12:04 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
10:17 AM → 1:45 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
2:17 PM → 5:56 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:40 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 12:04 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
10:17 AM → 1:45 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
2:17 PM → 5:56 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:40 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 12:04 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
10:17 AM → 1:45 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
2:17 PM → 5:56 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:40 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 12:04 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
10:17 AM → 1:45 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
2:17 PM → 5:56 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

12:57 AM → 12:07 PM
11h 10m • 1 change
10:19 AM → 2:05 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
12:19 PM → 4:05 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
2:19 PM → 6:05 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

12:59 AM → 12:07 PM
11h 8m • 1 change
10:19 AM → 2:05 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
12:19 PM → 4:05 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
2:19 PM → 6:05 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
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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.

Palo Alto to Sacramento trains

Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

Palo Alto to Sacramento train times

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:32 PM → 10:05 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:40 AM

8:17 AM → 12:04 PM

10:17 AM → 1:45 PM

2:17 PM → 5:56 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:40 AM

8:17 AM → 12:04 PM

10:17 AM → 1:45 PM

2:17 PM → 5:56 PM

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:40 AM

8:17 AM → 12:04 PM

10:17 AM → 1:45 PM

2:17 PM → 5:56 PM

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:40 AM

8:17 AM → 12:04 PM

10:17 AM → 1:45 PM

2:17 PM → 5:56 PM

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

12:57 AM → 12:07 PM

10:19 AM → 2:05 PM

12:19 PM → 4:05 PM

2:19 PM → 6:05 PM

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

12:59 AM → 12:07 PM

10:19 AM → 2:05 PM

12:19 PM → 4:05 PM

2:19 PM → 6:05 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramento

Palo Alto to Sacramento trains

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Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

Palo Alto to Sacramento train times

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:32 PM → 10:05 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:40 AM

8:17 AM → 12:04 PM

10:17 AM → 1:45 PM

2:17 PM → 5:56 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:40 AM

8:17 AM → 12:04 PM

10:17 AM → 1:45 PM

2:17 PM → 5:56 PM

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:40 AM

8:17 AM → 12:04 PM

10:17 AM → 1:45 PM

2:17 PM → 5:56 PM

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:40 AM

8:17 AM → 12:04 PM

10:17 AM → 1:45 PM

2:17 PM → 5:56 PM

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

12:57 AM → 12:07 PM

10:19 AM → 2:05 PM

12:19 PM → 4:05 PM

2:19 PM → 6:05 PM

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

12:59 AM → 12:07 PM

10:19 AM → 2:05 PM

12:19 PM → 4:05 PM

2:19 PM → 6:05 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramento

Train trips from Palo Alto

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Alternative transport options