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

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to California is to bus which costs $60 - $120 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to California is to drive which takes 6h 18m and costs $70 - $110.

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 397 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 - $120.

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

The bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station takes 7h 35m including transfers and departs four times a day.

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 or bus from Sacramento to California?

The best way to get from Sacramento to California is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $370 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 4 ways to get from Sacramento to California by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0810 / ...
7h 35m
$60–120
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
14h 23m
$180–370
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
$63–105

Sacramento to California by bus

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Distance: 394.4 mi
Duration: 7h 35m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 7h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $180–370 and the journey takes 14h 23m.

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