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How to get fromAlameda to Sacramento Countyby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Alameda to Sacramento County by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2h 9m
    $98–131
  2. Drive  98.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alameda to Sacramento Countycar car 98.2 mi
    1h 50m
    $18–26
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2h 54m
    $73–125

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What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Sacramento County, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $13–21 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Sacramento hourly. Tickets cost $24–65 and the journey takes 2h 2m.

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