There are 4 ways to get from Sacramento to Applegate by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
1h 24m$43–66Drive 42.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sacramento to Applegatecar 42.1 mi
45 min$8–12Bus
- Take the bus from P St & 5th St to Clipper Gap Park and Ridebus 60
1h 27m$13–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sacramento to Applegatetaxi 42.1 mi
45 min$140–180
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Applegate is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Applegate is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento to Applegate. However, there are services departing from P St & 5th St and arriving at Clipper Gap Park and Ride via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Applegate station. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Colfax Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
The distance between Sacramento and Applegate is 60 miles. The road distance is 42.4 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Applegate without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Sacramento to Applegate, including transfers.
Sacramento to Applegate bus services, operated by Placer County Transit, depart from P St & 5th St station.
Sacramento to Applegate train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Applegate is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $17 and takes 1h 27m.
What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Applegate, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, Placer County Transit operates a bus from P St & 5th St to Clipper Gap Park and Ride once daily. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 1h 24m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530-745-7570
- Website
- placercountytransit.com
Bus from P St & 5th St to Clipper Gap Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://placercountytransit.com
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Americab
- Phone
- +1 916-441-5555
- Website
- americab.net
White Cab Sacramento
- Phone
- +1 916 904 4407
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento to Applegate bus services, operated by Placer County Transit, arrive at Clipper Gap Park and Ride station.
Sacramento to Applegate train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Colfax Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Applegate is 42 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Sacramento to Applegate.
There are 59+ hotels available in Applegate.







