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Trip Overview

The average train between Santa Monica and Sacramento takes 15h 2m and the fastest train takes 15h. There is at least one train per day 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.

15h 2m
Duration
570 mi
Distance
$364
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Santa Monica to Sacramento train times

Trains run once daily between Santa Monica and Sacramento. The earliest departure is at 8:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santa Monica is at 8:49 AM 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 15h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesAmtrak15h • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesAmtrak15h • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesAmtrak15h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesAmtrak15h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesAmtrak15h • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesAmtrak15h • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Metro Los AngelesMetro Los AngelesAmtrak15h • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Monica to Sacramento? 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.

Map of how to get from Santa Monica to Sacramento.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 569.6 mi
  • Duration: 15h 2m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $300–470 and the journey takes 13h 58m.

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