What is the cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Albany?

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Albany is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sacramento to Albany?

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Albany is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Sacramento and Albany?

No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Albany. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Oakland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Sacramento and Albany?

No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Albany. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at El Cerrito Plaza via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Sacramento to Albany?

The distance between Sacramento and Albany is 81 miles. The road distance is 74.6 miles.

How do I travel from Sacramento to Albany without a car?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Albany without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs $26 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Sacramento to Albany?

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Sacramento to Albany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Albany bus from?

Sacramento to Albany bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Albany train from?

Sacramento to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.

Train or bus from Sacramento to Albany?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Albany is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs $26 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $27 and takes 2h 3m.

Where does the Sacramento to Albany bus arrive?

Sacramento to Albany bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the Sacramento to Albany train arrive?

Sacramento to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.

Can I drive from Sacramento to Albany?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Albany is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Sacramento to Albany.

Where can I stay near Albany?

There are 730+ hotels available in Albany.

Sacramento to Albany - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and BART

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There are 4 ways to get from Sacramento to Albany by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or subway

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
1h 39m
$26–53
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
2h 3m
$14–27
Drive 74.1 mi
1. Drive from Sacramento to Albanycar 74.1 mi
1h 19m
$14–20
Fly, BART
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to El Cerrito Plazasubway
3h 23m
$464–768

Sacramento to Albany by train and subway (Amtrak)

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1h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 81 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Albany, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Richmond hourly. Tickets cost $24–55 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland 3 times a day. Tickets cost $12–23 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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