There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento to Cupertino by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor / ...
4h 13m$78–125Drive 120.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sacramento to Cupertinocar 120.6 mi
2h 12m$22–32Bus via Stockton (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 12mFly, Caltrain
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southboundtrain
3h 54m$428–628Bus
- Take the bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwichbus Sacramento
6h 42m$42–52
Sacramento to Cupertino by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Cupertino is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Cupertino is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento to Cupertino. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Stevens Creek & De Anza via Stockton, San Jose Diridon and 2nd & Santa Clara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Cupertino. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at San Jose via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Sacramento and Cupertino is 144 miles. The road distance is 121.3 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Cupertino without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Sacramento to Cupertino, including transfers.
Sacramento to Cupertino bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
Sacramento to Cupertino train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Cupertino is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus via Stockton, which costs and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Cupertino, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to San Jose every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento to Stevens Creek & De Anza via Stockton, San Jose, San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 2nd, and 2nd & Santa Clara in around 5h 12m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Cal Train
- Schedules at
- Cal Train
- One-way Adult
- $6–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $36–40
- Schedules at
- xedohoang.com
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Booking & Getting There
Sacramento to Cupertino bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Sacramento to Cupertino train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Cupertino is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Sacramento to Cupertino.
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