There are 4 ways to get from Sacramento to Capitola by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
4h 38m$56–110Drive 145.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sacramento to Capitolacar 145.9 mi
2h 45m$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus 17
5h 42m$58–87Fly, Caltrain, bus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus
5h 1m$479–796
Sacramento to Capitola by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Capitola is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Capitola is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento to Capitola. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at 41st Ave & Clares via Stockton, Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Sacramento and Capitola is 169 miles. The road distance is 146.7 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Capitola without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 38m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Sacramento to Capitola, including transfers.
Sacramento to Capitola bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
Sacramento to Capitola bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Capitola is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Sacramento to Capitola.
There are 187+ hotels available in Capitola.
What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Capitola, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Sacramento to 41st Ave & Clares via Stockton, San Jose, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, and Front & Soquel Ave in around 5h 42m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
- Phone
- +1 (831) 425-8600
- Website
- scmtd.com
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://scmtd.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Sacramento to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Front
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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