What is the cheapest way to get from Sunnyvale to Sacramento?

The cheapest way to get from Sunnyvale to Sacramento is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunnyvale to Sacramento?

The fastest way to get from Sunnyvale to Sacramento is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Sunnyvale and Sacramento?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunnyvale to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Sacramento via Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Sunnyvale and Sacramento?

No, there is no direct train from Sunnyvale to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Sacramento via Santa Clara Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Sunnyvale to Sacramento?

The distance between Sunnyvale and Sacramento is 138 miles. The road distance is 118.3 miles.

How do I travel from Sunnyvale to Sacramento without a car?

The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Sacramento without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $40 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Sunnyvale to Sacramento?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Sunnyvale to Sacramento, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunnyvale to Sacramento bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sunnyvale to Sacramento train from?

Sunnyvale to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clara Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Sunnyvale to Sacramento?

The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Sacramento is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Sunnyvale to Sacramento bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sunnyvale to Sacramento train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sunnyvale to Sacramento?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunnyvale to Sacramento is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Sunnyvale to Sacramento.

Where can I stay near Sacramento?

There are 306+ hotels available in Sacramento.

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
4h 16m
$44–95
Drive 117.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sunnyvale to Sacramentocar 117.6 mi
2h 8m
$22–31
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
6h 9m
$48–70
Caltrain, fly
1. Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
3h 21m
$467–773

Sunnyvale to Sacramento by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 136.7 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Sunnyvale, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramento every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound to Sacramento via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Stockton in around 6h 9m.

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