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How to get fromSacramento to Alameda Countyby bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento to Alameda County by bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, BART, line 8 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the subway from West Oakland to Dublin / Pleasantonsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Valley Ave & Case WBbus bus 8
    3h 41m
    $20–35

  2. Drive  97 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sacramento to Alameda Countycar car 97 mi
    1h 45m
    $18–26

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    3h 55m
    $31–62

  4. Train, line 8 bus

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Valley Ave & Case WBbus bus 8
    4h
    $31–64

  5. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 16m
    $31–45

Sacramento to Alameda County by bus and subway

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 116.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Alameda County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Oakland hourly. Tickets cost $23–55 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento to Valley Ave & Case EB via Stockton, Dublin-Pleasanton Amtrak Station, and Dublin/Pleasanton BART in around 4h 16m.

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