There are 3 ways to get from Sacramento to Scotts Valley by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor / ...
4h 51m$76–121Drive 139.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sacramento to Scotts Valleycar 139.1 mi
2h 32m$26–37Bus (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 50m
Sacramento to Scotts Valley by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Scotts Valley is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Scotts Valley is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento to Scotts Valley. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Dr via Stockton and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Scotts Valley. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at San Jose via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Sacramento and Scotts Valley is 159 miles. The road distance is 139.9 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Scotts Valley without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Sacramento to Scotts Valley, including transfers.
Sacramento to Scotts Valley bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
Sacramento to Scotts Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Scotts Valley is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Scotts Valley, 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 Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Dr via Stockton, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 5h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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- +1 800-872-7245
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- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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
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Booking & Getting There
Sacramento to Scotts Valley bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Sacramento to Scotts Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Scotts Valley is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Sacramento to Scotts Valley.
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