The average train between Walnut Creek and Sacramento takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Walnut Creek 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 hourly between Walnut Creek and Sacramento. The earliest departure is at 12:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Walnut Creek is at 8:44 PM which arrives into Sacramento at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer at MacArthur and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Walnut Creek to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from Walnut Creek station and arriving at Sacramento station via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Walnut Creek to Sacramento train services, operated by BART, depart from Richmond station.
Walnut Creek to Sacramento train services, operated by BART, arrive at Sacramento station.
The distance between Walnut Creek and Sacramento is 90.1 km. The road distance is 161 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Sacramento hourly. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 1h 39m.