The average train between Santa Monica and Sacramento takes 19h 36m and the fastest train takes 15h. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Santa Monica to Sacramento. 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 twice a week between Santa Monica and Sacramento. The earliest departure is at 8:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Monica is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Sacramento at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines and take an average of 19h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from Santa Monica station and arriving at Sacramento station via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 36m.
Santa Monica to Sacramento train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Los Angeles station.
Santa Monica to Sacramento train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Sacramento station.
The distance between Santa Monica and Sacramento is 574.2 km. The road distance is 917 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $140–320 and the journey takes 13h 58m.
