What is the cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Sacramento?

The cheapest way to get from Mountain View to Sacramento is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mountain View to Sacramento?

The fastest way to get from Mountain View to Sacramento is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Mountain View and Sacramento?

No, there is no direct bus from Mountain View to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Castro and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon Station and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Mountain View and Sacramento?

No, there is no direct train from Mountain View to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from Mountain View Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Sacramento via Santa Clara Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Mountain View to Sacramento?

The distance between Mountain View and Sacramento is 140 miles. The road distance is 119.4 miles.

How do I travel from Mountain View to Sacramento without a car?

The best way to get from Mountain View to Sacramento without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $70 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Mountain View to Sacramento?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Mountain View to Sacramento, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mountain View to Sacramento bus from?

Mountain View to Sacramento bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from El Camino & Castro station.

Where do I catch the Mountain View to Sacramento train from?

Mountain View to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clara Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Mountain View to Sacramento?

The best way to get from Mountain View to Sacramento is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $70 - $130. Alternatively, you can line 22 bus and bus, which costs $26 - $50 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Mountain View to Sacramento bus arrive?

Mountain View to Sacramento bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Santa Clara & 2nd station.

Where does the Mountain View to Sacramento train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mountain View to Sacramento?

Yes, the driving distance between Mountain View to Sacramento is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Mountain View to Sacramento.

Where can I stay near Sacramento?

There are 29+ hotels available in Sacramento.

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There are 4 ways to get from Mountain View to Sacramento by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
4h 20m
$74–125
Drive 118.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mountain View to Sacramentocar 118.7 mi
2h 8m
$21–31
Line 22 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from El Camino & Castro to Santa Clara & 2ndbus 22
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus
3. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
5h 49m
$26–46
Caltrain, fly
1. Take the train from Mountain View Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
3h 15m
$426–573

Mountain View to Sacramento by train (Amtrak)

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4h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 139.4 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Mountain View, Santa Clara County, 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 El Camino & Castro to Sacramento Bus Station via Santa Clara & 2nd, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon Station, and Oakland in around 5h 49m.

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