There are 3 ways to get from Richmond to Sacramento by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
1h 39m$23–50Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte Station to Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak Stationbus 90 / ...
- Take the bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
2h 55m$11–18Drive 70.7 mi
- Drive from Richmond to Sacramentocar 70.7 mi
1h 17m$13–19
Richmond to Sacramento by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Sacramento is to bus which costs $11 - $18 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Sacramento is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond station to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from El Cerrito del Norte Station and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via Suisun City Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Richmond and arriving at Sacramento. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Richmond and Sacramento is 77 miles. The road distance is 71.1 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to Sacramento without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs $23 - $50.
The train from Richmond to Sacramento takes 1h 39m including transfers and departs hourly.
Richmond to Sacramento bus services, operated by Sol Trans, depart from El Cerrito del Norte Station.
Richmond to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Sacramento is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs $23 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $18 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Richmond, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Richmond to Sacramento hourly. Tickets cost $23–50 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Cerrito del Norte Station to Sacramento Bus Station via Suisun City Bus Stop in around 2h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 707-648-4666
- Website
- SolTrans
Bus from El Cerrito del Norte Station to Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- SolTrans
- Schedules at
- SolTrans Bus Routes & Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond to Sacramento bus services, operated by Sol Trans, arrive at Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak Station.
Richmond to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Sacramento is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Richmond to Sacramento.
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