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California State Railroad Museum
One of North America’s premier rail museums, with restored locomotives, immersive exhibits, and strong California history context.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Newark, CA to Sacramento, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Newark, CA to Sacramento, CA:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $38 (€32).
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 43m.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (1h 30m by bus vs 1h 46m by car) and save roughly $3 (€2) compared to fuel and tolls ($18 (€15) vs $21 (€17)). 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.
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 12:35AM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
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Buses from Newark, CA to Sacramento, CA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 09:40, the last at 20:30. The fastest bus covers the 78 miles (126 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 78 miles (126 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 9:40 AM |
Last bus 8:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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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.
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