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

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Golden is to train and BART and fly which costs $130 - $460 and takes 8h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Golden is to train and fly which takes 7h 36m and costs $130 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Sacramento and Golden?

No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Golden. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Washington Ave & 13th St via Sparks Transit Center, Arvada Ridge Station Gate D and Federal Center Station Gate D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Sacramento and Golden?

No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Golden station. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Oak Station via Union Station Light Rail Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 19m.

How far is it from Sacramento to Golden?

The distance between Sacramento and Golden is 961 miles. The road distance is 1115.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sacramento to Golden without a car is to bus which takes 26h 42m and costs $200 - $320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Sacramento to Golden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Golden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Golden train from?

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

Train or bus from Sacramento to Golden?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Golden is to bus which takes 26h 42m and costs $200 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $1,100 and takes 32h 19m.

Where does the Sacramento to Golden bus arrive?

Sacramento to Golden bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between Sacramento and Golden?

Golden is 1h ahead of Sacramento. It is currently 12:43 PM in Sacramento and 1:43 PM in Golden.

Where does the Sacramento to Golden train arrive?

Sacramento to Golden train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Denver station.

Can I drive from Sacramento to Golden?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Golden is 1115 miles. It takes approximately 18h 47m to drive from Sacramento to Golden.

Where can I stay near Golden?

There are 907+ hotels available in Golden.

Sacramento to Golden - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, and line 17 bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento to Golden by plane, tram, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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Fly from Sacramento International Airport, tram, line 17 bus
best
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Denver (DEN)plane SMF - DEN
2. Take the tram from Union Station Light Rail Plaza to Oak Stationtram
3. Take the bus from Oak Station Gate D to Washington Ave & 13th Stbus
5h 31m
Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Denver (DEN)plane SFO - DEN
8h 16m
$135–451
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0870
2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0560S
26h 42m
$204–316
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Denvertrain California Zephyr
32h 19m
$700–1,100
Drive 1,108.7 mi
1. Drive from Sacramento to Goldencar 1,108.7 mi
18h 47m
$203–293
Train to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Denver (DEN)plane OAK - DEN
7h 36m
$139–523
Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Denver (DEN)plane SJC - DEN
8h 44m
$256–714

Sacramento to Golden by bus and train (Greyhound)

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Distance: 955.5 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Golden, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Washington Ave & 13th St via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Union Station, Arvada Ridge Station Track 1, Arvada Ridge Station Gate D, and Federal Center Station Gate D in around 26h 42m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Denver once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,100 and the journey takes 31h 4m.

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