- Must visit
California State Railroad Museum
One of the leading railroad museums in the United States, with restored locomotives, historic cars, and strong interpretation of California transport history in Old Sacramento.
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Cheapest price
$247
Average price
$258
Fastest journey
68h 35m
Average duration
78h 0m
Buses per day
11
Distance
898 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Sacramento, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $153. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $153, and a train costs an average of $245.
Distance: 2499 miles (4023 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$446 Average price | $1171 Average price | $340 Average price Cheapest | $601 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
72h 0m Average total duration 71h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 72h 13m Average total duration 71h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 26m Average total duration Fastest 7h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 41h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Sacramento, CA:
A flight is $105 (€87) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from New York, NY to Sacramento, CA costing on average $446 (€367).
A flight is $831 (€683) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Sacramento, CA costing on average $1171 (€963).
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 71h 30m.
Train takes on average 71h 43m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 81h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $395 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 80h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $179 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 77h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $253 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 74h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $260 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 73h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $194 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 73h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $269 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 73h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $181 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 91h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $194 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 90h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $194 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 70h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $204 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 73h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $505 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 69h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $204 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 73h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $233 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 68h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $204 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 68h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $201 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 85h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $187 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 71h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $263 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 84h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $190 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 70h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $326 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 83h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $244 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 82h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $187 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 68h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $510 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 81h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 81h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $191 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 68h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $283 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 85h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $537 |
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Sacramento, CA buses for today, Saturday, July 11. 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+ · | 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 | |
FlixBus+ · · | 5:00 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 84h30 | 2:30 AM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 4 transfers | |
+ FlixBus+ · | 5:30 PM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 84h00 | 2:30 AM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 4 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 7:45 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 81h45 | 2:30 AM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 5 transfers | |
· · · | 8:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 81h30 | 2:30 AM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 3 transfers | |
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![]() | 12:00 AM New York, NY | 81h30 | 9:30 AM Sacramento, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM New York, NY | 73h30 | 3:30 PM Sacramento, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 PM New York, NY | 73h25 | 3:55 PM Sacramento, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from New York, NY to Sacramento, CA run on average 12 times per day, taking around 71h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $160 (€132) but you can travel from only $153 (€126) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 2499 miles (4023 km) distance in 68h 25m.
Distance 2499 miles (4023 km) |
Average bus duration 71h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $160 (€132) |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 68h 25m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Sacramento — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sacramento trip today.
One of the leading railroad museums in the United States, with restored locomotives, historic cars, and strong interpretation of California transport history in Old Sacramento.
The oldest public art museum in the Western United States, known for Californian art, European works, ceramics, and a respected rotating exhibition program.
Museum spaces inside the restored State Capitol covering California political history, historic rooms, and changing displays in a landmark government building.
Historic district with boardwalks, preserved Gold Rush-era facades, river views, and easy access to several of the city's top sights.
Highly walkable area known for street art, Victorian homes, independent shops, and a lively urban atmosphere favored by locals and visitors.
Tree-filled park surrounding the State Capitol, popular for walking, monuments, and a calm downtown break with botanical interest.
Sacramento is known as America’s Farm-To-Fork Capital, and many restaurants highlight seasonal vegetables, local meats, and produce from the Central Valley in ever-changing plates.
Asparagus grown in the nearby Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is a regional specialty, often grilled, roasted, or served in spring festival dishes for its freshness and local identity.
The Sacramento Valley is a major rice-growing region, and rice bowls with local produce, grilled proteins, or tofu reflect an everyday Northern California staple tied to regional agriculture.
Well-known farm-to-table restaurant in Midtown celebrated for seasonal Sacramento ingredients, refined cooking, and a warm neighborhood atmosphere.
Established casual spot popular for fresh prepared foods, sandwiches, salads, and California comfort fare with dependable local appeal.
Established fine-dining restaurant in Old Sacramento known for elegant American cuisine, polished service, and an extensive wine program in a historic setting.
Moderate by California standards. Hotels and dining cost less than San Francisco, but more than many inland U.S. cities.
Tip 18-20% at sit-down restaurants. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip delivery 10-20%. Little or no tip is expected for counter service.
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, with some services arriving at Sacramento, 2nd Street / J Street (Baker & Hamilton). 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, W 31st St / 8th Ave. is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Elevators, ramps.
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