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

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to California is to bus via Greenfield which costs $60 - $95 and takes 9h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to California is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $420 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Sacramento and California?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sacramento Bus Station station and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Sacramento and California?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sacramento and arriving at Los Angeles. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 23m.

How far is it from Sacramento to California?

The distance between Sacramento and California is 122 miles. The road distance is 386.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sacramento to California without a car is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs $60 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Sacramento to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to California bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sacramento to California train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Sacramento to California?

The best way to get from Sacramento to California is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $420 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 7h 35m, you could also train, which costs $300 - $470 and takes 14h 23m.

Where does the Sacramento to California bus arrive?

Sacramento to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Sacramento to California train arrive?

Sacramento to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Sacramento to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to California is 386 miles. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Sacramento to California.

How do I get a train ticket from Sacramento to California?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Sacramento to California?

Book your Sacramento to California bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near California?

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There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento to California by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
2h 55m
$423–617
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
7h 35m
$60–110
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
14h 23m
$300–470
Drive 384 mi
1. Drive from Sacramento to Los Angelescar 384 mi
6h 18m
$71–102
Bus via Greenfield (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfieldbus FlixBus 2007
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2007
9h 50m
$62–94

Sacramento to California by bus

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Distance: 121.1 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

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

United Airlines flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 7h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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