What is the cheapest way to get from California to Sacramento?

The cheapest way to get from California to Sacramento is to bus which costs $60 - $120 and takes 8h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Sacramento?

The fastest way to get from California to Sacramento is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $460 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between California and Sacramento?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles Union Station station and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between California and Sacramento?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Sacramento. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 58m.

How far is it from California to Sacramento?

The distance between California and Sacramento is 122 miles. The road distance is 386.4 miles.

How do I travel from California to Sacramento without a car?

The best way to get from California to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 8h 55m and costs $60 - $120.

How long does it take to get from California to Sacramento?

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from California to Sacramento, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Sacramento bus from?

California to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Where do I catch the California to Sacramento train from?

California to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train, bus or fly from California to Sacramento?

The best way to get from California to Sacramento is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $460 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 8h 55m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $370 and takes 13h 58m.

Where does the California to Sacramento bus arrive?

California to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the California to Sacramento train arrive?

California to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from California to Sacramento?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Sacramento is 386 miles. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from California to Sacramento.

How do I get a train ticket from California to Sacramento?

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How do I get a bus ticket from California to Sacramento?

Book your California to Sacramento bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Sacramento?

There are 322+ hotels available in Sacramento.

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There are 5 ways to get from California to Sacramento by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
3h 15m
$463–767
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
8h 55m
$60–120
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
13h 58m
$180–370
Drive 384.1 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Sacramentocar 384.1 mi
6h 18m
$71–102
Bus via Stockton
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Limousine Express Bus Terminal to Stocktonbus 1
2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 9m
$71–102

California to Sacramento by bus

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Distance: 121.5 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between California, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Sacramento Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 8h 55m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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