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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
$55
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train Capitol Corridor
3h 29m
$47–92

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.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Sacramento to Palo Alto.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 143.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 54m.

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