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How to get fromSacramento to Altaby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sacramento to Alta by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, line 40 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Colfax Depot to Alta Storebus bus 40
    2h 56m
    $19–36

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Auburn Station to Alta Storebus bus 40
    3h
    $3

  3. Drive 61.1 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Altacar car 61.1 mi
    1h 5m
    $12–17

  4. Bus via Watt/I-80 Station

    1. Take the bus from Light Rail - Watt I80 to Auburn Stationbus bus 10
    2. Take the bus from Auburn Station to Alta Storebus bus 40
    4h 27m
    $4

Sacramento to Alta by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 64.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Sacramento to Alta Store via Auburn Amtrak and Auburn Station in around 3h.

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