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How to get fromSacramento, CA to Los Angelesby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), tram, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), tram, or train

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  1. Bus via Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr

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    1. Take the bus from Sacramento, CA - Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Drbus bus Sacramento
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    7h 30m
    $94–119

  2. Line 51 bus, fly to Long Beach Airport, line 191 bus, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stockton Blvd & 65Th St to 8Th St & K Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SMF - LGB
    3. Take the bus from Del Amo & Lakewood NW to Del Amo Station Bay 3bus bus
    4. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Historic Broadway Stationtram tram
    6h 15m
    $40–202

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    16h 12m
    $172–372

  4. Drive 378 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento, CA to Los Angelescar car 378 mi
    6h 18m
    $69–100

  5. Line 51 bus, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Stockton Blvd & 65Th St to 8Th St & K Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SMF - LAX
    4h 43m
    $132–310

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    9h 54m
    $58–122

  7. Line 51 bus, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the bus from Stockton Blvd & 65Th St to 8Th St & K Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SMF - BUR
    5h 18m
    $180–666

  8. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SMF - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    6h 37m
    $204–770

Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 380.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Sacramento, CA - Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station via Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $170–370 and the journey takes 14h 23m.

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