There are 4 ways to get from Cupertino to Sacramento by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
4h 29m$72–122Drive 120.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cupertino to Sacramentocar 120.6 mi
2h 13m$22–31Line 23 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Stevens Creek & De Anza to Santa Clara & 2ndbus 23
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
5h 34m$26–46Caltrain, fly
- Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
3h 56m$428–578
Cupertino to Sacramento by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cupertino to Sacramento is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Cupertino to Sacramento is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Cupertino to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from Stevens Creek & De Anza and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon Station and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Cupertino to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from Santa Clara Amtrak and arriving at Sacramento via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Cupertino and Sacramento is 137 miles. The road distance is 121.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cupertino to Sacramento without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Cupertino to Sacramento, including transfers.
Cupertino to Sacramento bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from Stevens Creek & De Anza station.
Cupertino to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clara Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Cupertino to Sacramento is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs $70 - $130. Alternatively, you can line 23 bus and bus, which costs $26 - $50 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Cupertino, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramento every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stevens Creek & De Anza to Sacramento Bus Station via Santa Clara & 2nd, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon Station, and Oakland in around 5h 34m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 408-321-2300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
Bus from Stevens Creek & De Anza to Santa Clara & 2nd
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Santa Clara VTA
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Cupertino to Sacramento bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Santa Clara & 2nd station.
Cupertino to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cupertino to Sacramento is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Cupertino to Sacramento.
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