What is the cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Silicon Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Silicon Valley is to bus and line 292 bus which costs $18 - $35 and takes 5h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sacramento to Silicon Valley?

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Silicon Valley is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Sacramento and Silicon Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Silicon Valley. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Mission St & 1st St and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Sacramento and Silicon Valley?

No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Silicon Valley. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound via Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Sacramento to Silicon Valley?

The distance between Sacramento and Silicon Valley is 146 miles. The road distance is 112.2 miles.

How do I travel from Sacramento to Silicon Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Silicon Valley without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $45 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Sacramento to Silicon Valley?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Sacramento to Silicon Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Silicon Valley bus from?

Sacramento to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Silicon Valley train from?

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

Train or bus from Sacramento to Silicon Valley?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Silicon Valley is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 292 bus, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Sacramento to Silicon Valley bus arrive?

Sacramento to Silicon Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at San Francisco Bus Station.

Where does the Sacramento to Silicon Valley train arrive?

Sacramento to Silicon Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Clara Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Sacramento to Silicon Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Silicon Valley is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Sacramento to Silicon Valley.

Where can I stay near Silicon Valley?

There are 491+ hotels available in Silicon Valley.

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There are 4 ways to get from Sacramento to Silicon Valley by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
3h 32m
$48–93
Bus, line 292 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Mission St & 1st St to Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1bus 292 / ...
3. Take the bus from Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
5h 38m
$18–35
Drive 111.5 mi
1. Drive from Sacramento to Silicon Valleycar 111.5 mi
2h 10m
$21–30
Fly, Caltrain
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain
3h 1m
$465–771

Sacramento to Silicon Valley by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 145.5 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Silicon Valley, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 via Mission St & 1st St and Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1 in around 5h 38m.

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