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

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Sacramento is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Sacramento is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between San Jose and Sacramento?

No, there is no direct bus from San Jose to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Sacramento via Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between San Jose 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 to Sacramento?

The distance between San Jose and Sacramento is 134 miles. The road distance is 115.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from San Jose 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 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 to Sacramento bus from?

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

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

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

Train or bus from San Jose to Sacramento?

The best way to get from San Jose to Sacramento is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the San Jose to Sacramento bus arrive?

San Jose to Sacramento bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.

Where does the San Jose to Sacramento train arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Jose to Sacramento?

Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Sacramento is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from San Jose to Sacramento.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Sacramento?

There are 335+ hotels available in Sacramento.

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Sacramento by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), 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
Drive 115.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Jose to Sacramentocar 115.1 mi
2h 4m
$21–31
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 55m
$44–63
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 42m
$468–774

San Jose 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 to Sacramento via Stockton in around 4h 55m.

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