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California State Railroad Museum
Major rail museum in Old Sacramento with restored locomotives, railcars, and exhibits on how rail shaped California and the American West.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
40 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lodi, CA to Sacramento, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lodi, CA to Sacramento, CA will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 2 buses that leave Lodi, CA for Sacramento, CA on Sat, Jun 27, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 27 the direct buses cover the 54 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
On Sat, Jun 27 the slowest buses will take 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lodi, CA to Sacramento, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lodi, CA to Sacramento, CA:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lodi, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 54m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (40m by bus vs 42m by car). Tickets start at around $13 (€11) compared to roughly $8 (€6) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound, San Joaquin Regional Transit.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
The table below shows live departures for Lodi, CA to Sacramento, CA buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:30 AM Lodi, CA | 0h40 | 3:10 AM Sacramento, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 AM Lodi, CA | 0h40 | 4:10 AM Sacramento, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lodi, CA to Sacramento, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:10, the last at 19:30. The fastest bus covers the 33 miles (54 km) distance in 40m.
Distance 33 miles (54 km) |
Average bus duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 40m |
First bus 8:10 AM |
Last bus 7:30 PM |
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