What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Sacramento?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Sacramento is to bus which costs $75 - $150 and takes 14h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Sacramento?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Sacramento is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $95 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Sacramento?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Sacramento?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Sacramento via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 54m.

How far is it from San Diego to Sacramento?

The distance between San Diego and Sacramento is 494 miles. The road distance is 507.2 miles.

How do I travel from San Diego to Sacramento without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 14h 12m and costs $75 - $150.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Sacramento?

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from San Diego to Sacramento, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Sacramento bus from?

San Diego to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Sacramento train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from San Diego to Sacramento?

The best way to get from San Diego to Sacramento is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $95 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 14h 12m, you could also train, which costs $210 - $460 and takes 17h 54m.

Where does the San Diego to Sacramento bus arrive?

San Diego to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Where does the San Diego to Sacramento train arrive?

San Diego to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Sacramento?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Sacramento is 507 miles. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from San Diego to Sacramento.

How do I get a train ticket from San Diego to Sacramento?

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How do I get a bus ticket from San Diego to Sacramento?

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Where can I stay near Sacramento?

There are 329+ hotels available in Sacramento.

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Sacramento by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SAN - SMF
2h 7m
$96–265
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
14h 12m
$75–150
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
17h 54m
$211–453
Drive 504.2 mi
1. Drive from San Diego to Sacramentocar 504.2 mi
8h 22m
$92–133
Bus via Greenfield (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Bakersfieldbus FlixBus 2006
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Sacramento Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2007
14h 49m
$82–141

San Diego to Sacramento by tram and bus (Greyhound)

7Weekly Services

14h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 491.1 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 13h 5m.

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