- Must visit
California State Railroad Museum
One of North America’s premier rail museums, with restored locomotives, immersive exhibits, and strong California history context.
Cheapest price on Oct 10
$588
Average ticket price on Oct 10
$637
Fastest journey on Oct 10
2 d 20 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Oct 10
2 d 22 h 8 m
Buses on Oct 10
19
Distance
4023 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York, NY 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 New York, NY to Sacramento, CA will cost around $637 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $588.
It's difficult to get from New York, NY to Sacramento, CA without transferring at least 4 times.
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· · Buses from New York, NY to Sacramento, CA run on average 7 times per day, taking around 66h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $120 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 2499 miles (4023 km) distance in 63h 25m.
Distance 2499 miles (4023 km) |
Average bus duration 66h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $120 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 63h 25m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 81h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $591 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 77h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $228 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 93h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $377 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 93h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $315 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 93h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $374 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 74h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $234 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 73h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $246 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 73h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $196 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 91h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $309 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 73h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $238 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 93h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $497 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 93h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $208 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 70h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $253 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 70h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $238 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 69h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $257 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 69h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $238 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 68h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $238 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 68h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $198 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 85h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $260 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 83h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $258 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 70h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $570 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 68h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $383 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 88h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $235 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 81h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $277 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 81h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $277 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 85h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $644 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 80h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $233 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 85h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $277 |
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Sacramento, CA buses for today, Friday, October 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 6:30 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 83h00 | 2:30 AM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 7:45 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 88h00 | 8:45 AM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 5 transfers | |
· · · | 7:50 PM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 81h40 | 2:30 AM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 3 transfers | |
· · · | 8:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 81h30 | 2:30 AM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 9:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 80h30 | 2:30 AM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 5 transfers | |
+ FlixBus+ · | 5:50 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 77h55 | 8:45 AM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 5 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 9:30 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 74h15 | 8:45 AM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 9:30 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 74h15 | 8:45 AM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 10:00 AM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 91h30 | 2:30 AM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 10:00 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 73h45 | 8:45 AM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 10:15 AM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 73h50 | 9:05 AM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 10:30 AM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 91h00 | 2:30 AM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · | 11:00 AM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 90h30 | 2:30 AM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 11:00 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 73h05 | 9:05 AM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 1:35 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 70h30 | 9:05 AM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 2:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 69h35 | 9:05 AM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 3:10 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 68h55 | 9:05 AM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 3:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 68h35 | 9:05 AM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 4:30 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 85h00 | 2:30 AM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 4 transfers | |
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Discover the best of Sacramento, CA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sacramento, CA trip today.
One of North America’s premier rail museums, with restored locomotives, immersive exhibits, and strong California history context.
Excellent art museum known for California art, ceramics, photography, and engaging modern exhibitions in Midtown Sacramento.
State history museum inside the capitol, featuring restored offices, political artifacts, and architecture that defines California government.
Tree-lined central district known for restaurants, shops, murals, nightlife, and easy walking between major Sacramento attractions.
Large riverside park with trails, gardens, ponds, and open lawns, ideal for strolling, picnics, and seeing local wildlife.
Long riverfront path popular for walking and cycling, linking parks and neighborhoods with broad Sacramento River views.
Farm-to-fork seasonal plates built from Sacramento Valley produce. They reflect the city's agricultural identity and restaurant culture more than a single fixed recipe.
A local spin on California cuisine using grilled salmon, asparagus, citrus, and herbs. It highlights nearby river fish and regional produce.
Fresh Delta asparagus, often grilled, roasted, or served in salads. It is a celebrated spring ingredient from the nearby Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
Contemporary fine dining destination focused on seasonal Sacramento ingredients, tasting menus, and polished service.
Beloved local bakery and cafe for breakfast, sandwiches, pastries, and coffee with a lively neighborhood feel.
Historic upscale restaurant in Old Sacramento known for steaks, seafood, and classic dining room service in a refined setting.
Moderate for California. Hotels are often pricier than smaller US cities, while casual dining and local transit stay fairly manageable for visitors.
Tip 15-20% at restaurants, 18-22% for excellent service. Taxis usually 10-15%. Cafes often have tip jars or screen prompts; small tips are appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Sacramento, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sacramento, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most New York, NY to Sacramento, CA buses use the New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station to Sacramento, Bus Terminal station pair. Use this guide to compare New York, NY and Sacramento, CA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station is 16 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several eateries within the station including fast food.
Wi-Fi is available at New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station. ATMs are available at New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station.
Ticket office support is available at New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station.
Available at New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station: Elevators and ramps available for accessibility.
New York, 28 Allen St. is 1 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, 28 Allen St. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Various dining options nearby on Allen St.
Wi-Fi is available at New York, 28 Allen St.. ATMs are available at New York, 28 Allen St..
Ticket office support is available at New York, 28 Allen St..
Available at New York, 28 Allen St.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, 28 Allen St.: Ramp access available for buses.
New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several restaurants in the vicinity.
Wi-Fi is available at New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave. ATMs are available at New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave.
Ticket office support is available at New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave.
Available at New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave: Accessible by ramp for wheelchairs.
Sacramento, Bus Terminal is 1 km from Sacramento city centre. Public transport options include:
Sacramento, Bus Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Fast food and coffee shop available
Free with registration. ATMs are multiple ATMs near ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Sacramento, Bus Terminal.
Available at Sacramento, Bus Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sacramento, Bus Terminal: Wheelchair ramps and elevators available.
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