The average train between Sacramento and Lafayette takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Sacramento to Lafayette. 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 Lafayette. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Sacramento is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Lafayette at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Richmond and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sacramento to Lafayette? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Sacramento station and arriving at Lafayette station via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Sacramento to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
Sacramento to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
The distance between Sacramento and Lafayette is 94.6 km. The road distance is 156 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Richmond hourly. Tickets cost $24–55 and the journey takes 1h 26m.