Sacramento to Palo Alto Trains

Sacramento to Palo Alto trains

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Trip Overview

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.

3h 29m
Duration: 144 mi
Distance: $90
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor

3h 29m

$76–117

Sacramento to Palo Alto train times

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.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:20 AM → 7:52 AM
3h 32m • 1 change
5:23 AM → 8:52 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 10:22 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 11:22 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:20 AM → 7:52 AM
3h 32m • 1 change
5:23 AM → 8:52 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 10:22 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 11:22 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:20 AM → 7:52 AM
3h 32m • 1 change
5:23 AM → 8:52 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 10:22 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 11:22 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:03 AM → 9:21 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 10:51 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 1:21 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:03 AM → 9:21 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 10:51 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 1:21 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:20 AM → 7:52 AM
3h 32m • 1 change
5:23 AM → 8:52 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 10:22 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 11:22 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sacramento to Palo Alto? 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.

Sacramento to Palo Alto trains

Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

Sacramento to Palo Alto train times

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:20 AM → 7:52 AM

5:23 AM → 8:52 AM

6:43 AM → 10:22 AM

7:41 AM → 11:22 AM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:20 AM → 7:52 AM

5:23 AM → 8:52 AM

6:43 AM → 10:22 AM

7:41 AM → 11:22 AM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:20 AM → 7:52 AM

5:23 AM → 8:52 AM

6:43 AM → 10:22 AM

7:41 AM → 11:22 AM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:03 AM → 9:21 AM

7:26 AM → 10:51 AM

8:53 AM → 12:21 PM

9:53 AM → 1:21 PM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:03 AM → 9:21 AM

7:26 AM → 10:51 AM

8:53 AM → 12:21 PM

9:53 AM → 1:21 PM

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:20 AM → 7:52 AM

5:23 AM → 8:52 AM

6:43 AM → 10:22 AM

7:41 AM → 11:22 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak

Sacramento to Palo Alto trains

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Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

Sacramento to Palo Alto train times

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:20 AM → 7:52 AM

5:23 AM → 8:52 AM

6:43 AM → 10:22 AM

7:41 AM → 11:22 AM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:20 AM → 7:52 AM

5:23 AM → 8:52 AM

6:43 AM → 10:22 AM

7:41 AM → 11:22 AM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:20 AM → 7:52 AM

5:23 AM → 8:52 AM

6:43 AM → 10:22 AM

7:41 AM → 11:22 AM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:03 AM → 9:21 AM

7:26 AM → 10:51 AM

8:53 AM → 12:21 PM

9:53 AM → 1:21 PM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:03 AM → 9:21 AM

7:26 AM → 10:51 AM

8:53 AM → 12:21 PM

9:53 AM → 1:21 PM

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:20 AM → 7:52 AM

5:23 AM → 8:52 AM

6:43 AM → 10:22 AM

7:41 AM → 11:22 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak

Train trips from Sacramento

Train trips to Palo Alto

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