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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.
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
32 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rocklin, 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 Rocklin, CA to Sacramento, CA will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
It's difficult to get from Rocklin, CA to Sacramento, CA without transferring at least once.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rocklin, CA to Sacramento, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $2, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 19 miles (32 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rocklin, CA to Sacramento, CA:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rocklin, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 34m.
You'll arrive about -1h -6m sooner (30m by bus vs 24m by car) and save roughly $-4.41 (€-3.63) compared to fuel and tolls ($9 (€7) vs $4 (€4)). 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.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound, Placer County Transit.
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 Placer County Transit | Departure Time 06:06AM | Arrival Time 06:51AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Placer County Transit | Departure Time 06:46AM | Arrival Time 07:31AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:06AM | Duration 1h36 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:42AM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
The table below shows live departures for Rocklin, CA 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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![]() | 4:25 PM Rocklin, CA | 1h22 | 5:47 PM Sacramento, CA | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, July 12 | |||||
![]() | 9:30 AM Rocklin, CA | 1h36 | 11:06 AM Sacramento, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Rocklin, CA to Sacramento, CA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $2 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 09:35, the last at 14:05. The fastest bus covers the 19 miles (32 km) distance in 45m.
Distance 19 miles (32 km) |
Average bus duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 (€2) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 9:35 AM |
Last bus 2:05 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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