There are 4 ways to get from Sacramento to Capitola Beach 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 57m$56–109Drive 146.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sacramento to Capitola Beachcar 146.3 mi
2h 46m$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 56m$56–86Fly, 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 15m$479–796
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Capitola Beach is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Capitola Beach is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento to Capitola Beach. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Capitola Rd & 41st Ave via Stockton, Diridon Station and Front & Soquel Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Sacramento and Capitola Beach is 170 miles. The road distance is 147.2 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Capitola Beach without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 57m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Sacramento to Capitola Beach, including transfers.
Sacramento to Capitola Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
Sacramento to Capitola Beach bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Capitola Beach is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Sacramento to Capitola Beach.
There are 129+ hotels available in Capitola Beach.
What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Capitola Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Sacramento to Capitola Beach via Stockton, San Jose, Diridon Station, Soquel Ave & Front, Front & Soquel Ave, and Capitola Rd & 41st Ave in around 5h 56m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
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
- $17–24
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- 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
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide










