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The average train between Sacramento and Palo Alto takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Sacramento to Palo Alto. 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 Sacramento and Palo Alto. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Sacramento is at 5:03 PM which arrives into Palo Alto at 8:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Santa Clara Amtrak and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Palo Alto. However, there are services departing from Sacramento station and arriving at Santa Clara Amtrak station via Santa Clara Amtrak station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Sacramento to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
Sacramento to Palo Alto train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Clara Amtrak station.
The distance between Sacramento and Palo Alto is 138.9 km. The road distance is 179 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 2h 54m.
