There are 4 ways to get from Sacramento to Lake Merritt by bus (Greyhound), train, subway, 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.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
1h 40m$15–23Train, BART
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the subway from Richmond to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway Orange-S / ...
1h 58m$22–49Drive 80.4 mi
- Drive from Sacramento to Oaklandcar 80.4 mi
1h 27m$15–22Fly
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
2h 55m$433–767
Sacramento to Lake Merritt by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Lake Merritt is to bus which costs $14 - $23 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Lake Merritt is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Lake Merritt. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Oakland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Lake Merritt. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at 12th Street / Oakland City Center via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Sacramento and Lake Merritt is 83 miles. The road distance is 80.9 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Lake Merritt without a car is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs $14 - $23.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Sacramento to Lake Merritt, including transfers.
Sacramento to Lake Merritt bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Sacramento to Lake Merritt train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Lake Merritt is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs $14 - $23. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $430 - $800 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Lake Merritt, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland 3 times a day. Tickets cost $12–20 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $21–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Sacramento to Lake Merritt bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Sacramento to Lake Merritt train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Lake Merritt is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Sacramento to Lake Merritt.
There are 775+ hotels available in Lake Merritt.







