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 3h 59m 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.

3h 59m
Duration: 144 mi
Distance: $90
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best

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 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 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 5, 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 6, 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 7, 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 8, 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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Departing Monday, November 9, 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 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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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

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Train (Amtrak)

Palo Alto to Sacramento train times

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 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 5, 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 6, 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 7, 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 8, 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

Departing Monday, November 9, 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 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

Frequently asked questions

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