The average train between Sacramento and Albany takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Sacramento to Albany. 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 Sacramento and Albany. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Sacramento is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Albany at 10:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Richmond and take an average of 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Albany. However, there are services departing from Sacramento station and arriving at Albany station via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Sacramento to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
Sacramento to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
The distance between Sacramento and Albany is 104.4 km. The road distance is 130 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Richmond hourly. Tickets cost $24–55 and the journey takes 1h 26m.