What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose, CA to Sacramento?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose, CA to Sacramento is to bus which costs $19 - $40 and takes 4h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose, CA to Sacramento?

The fastest way to get from San Jose, CA to Sacramento is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between San Jose, CA and Sacramento?

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose, CA station to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between San Jose, CA and Sacramento?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Jose and arriving at Sacramento. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from San Jose, CA to Sacramento?

The distance between San Jose, CA and Sacramento is 134 miles. The road distance is 116.8 miles.

How do I travel from San Jose, CA to Sacramento without a car?

The best way to get from San Jose, CA to Sacramento without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $40 - $90.

How long does it take to get from San Jose, CA to Sacramento?

The train from San Jose to Sacramento takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the San Jose, CA to Sacramento bus from?

San Jose, CA to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.

Where do I catch the San Jose, CA to Sacramento train from?

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

Train or bus from San Jose, CA to Sacramento?

The best way to get from San Jose, CA to Sacramento is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $40 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the San Jose, CA to Sacramento bus arrive?

San Jose, CA to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.

Where does the San Jose, CA to Sacramento train arrive?

San Jose, CA to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from San Jose, CA to Sacramento?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose, CA to Sacramento is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from San Jose, CA to Sacramento.

How do I get a train ticket from San Jose, CA to Sacramento?

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How do I get a bus ticket from San Jose, CA to Sacramento?

Book your San Jose, CA to Sacramento bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Sacramento?

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose, CA to Sacramento by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
3h 15m
$40–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
4h 10m
$20–38
Drive 116.1 mi
1. Drive from San Jose, CA to Sacramentocar 116.1 mi
2h 5m
$22–31
Caltrain, fly
1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
3h 35m
$468–774

San Jose, CA to Sacramento by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 133.6 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Sacramento every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Sacramento Bus Station via Oakland in around 4h 10m.

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