There are 4 ways to get from Los Gatos to Sacramento by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
4h 57m$46–98Drive 124.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Gatos to Sacramentocar 124.6 mi
2h 13m$23–33Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 38m$48–73Caltrain, fly
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
4h 34m$472–783
Los Gatos to Sacramento by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Gatos to Sacramento is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Los Gatos to Sacramento is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Gatos to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from Los Gatos-Saratoga & University and arriving at Sacramento via San Jose and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Los Gatos station to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from Winchester Station and arriving at Sacramento via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Los Gatos and Sacramento is 144 miles. The road distance is 125.3 miles.
The best way to get from Los Gatos to Sacramento without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Los Gatos to Sacramento, including transfers.
Los Gatos to Sacramento bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
Los Gatos to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Los Gatos to Sacramento is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Los Gatos, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Sacramento every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Gatos-Saratoga & University to Sacramento via Winchester Station, Winchester Station, Diridon Station, San Jose, and Stockton in around 6h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Jose to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Los Gatos to Sacramento bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Los Gatos to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Gatos to Sacramento is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Los Gatos to Sacramento.
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