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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
World-renowned museum spanning ancient to modern art. Highlights include masterworks, global collections, and the dramatic Fifth Avenue setting.
Cheapest price
$280
Average price
$311
Fastest journey
2 d 19 h 50 m
Average duration
2 d 20 h 36 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
4023 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sacramento, CA to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sacramento, CA to New York, NY will cost around $311 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $280.
It's difficult to get from Sacramento, CA to New York, NY without transferring at least 3 times.
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· · · Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sacramento, CA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $128. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $128, and a train costs an average of $228.
Distance: 2499 miles (4023 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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$367 Average price | $776 Average price | $298 Average price Cheapest |
66h 7m Average total duration 65h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 71h 3m Average total duration 70h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 15m Average total duration Fastest 6h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Sacramento, CA to New York, NY:
A flight is $68 (€56) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sacramento, CA to New York, NY costing on average $367 (€302).
A flight is $477 (€393) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sacramento, CA to New York, NY costing on average $776 (€639).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 65h 37m.
Train takes on average 70h 33m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 69h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $194 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 68h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $374 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 83h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $212 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 81h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $503 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 75h00 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $215 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 96h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $202 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 68h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $175 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 82h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $196 |
The table below shows live departures for Sacramento, CA to New York, NY buses for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· · · | 3:15 PM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 96h45 | 7:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 5 transfers | |
· · · | 3:15 PM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 96h00 | 6:15 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 5 transfers | |
· · · | 3:15 PM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 95h30 | 5:45 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 5 transfers | |
· · · | 5:00 PM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 67h20 | 3:20 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 5:00 PM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 67h45 | 3:45 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 3 transfers | |
· · · | 5:00 PM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 73h30 | 9:30 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 5:00 PM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 69h00 | 5:00 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 5:00 PM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 69h05 | 5:05 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 5:00 PM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 68h50 | 4:50 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 4 transfers | |
· · | 10:05 PM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 81h25 | 10:30 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 10:05 PM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 91h55 | 9:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 10:05 PM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 82h25 | 11:30 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 5 transfers | |
· · · | 10:05 PM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 82h30 | 11:35 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 3 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 10:05 PM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 91h20 | 8:25 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 4 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 10:05 PM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 91h45 | 8:50 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 4 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 10:05 PM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 81h40 | 10:45 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 3 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 10:05 PM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 82h50 | 11:55 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 3 transfers | |
· · · | 10:05 PM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 81h50 | 10:55 AM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 5 transfers | |
· · · | 10:05 PM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 83h05 | 12:10 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 3 transfers | |
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Buses from Sacramento, CA to New York, NY run on average 18 times per day, taking around 65h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $139 (€115) but you can travel from only $128 (€106) 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 10m.
Distance 2499 miles (4023 km) |
Average bus duration 65h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $139 (€115) |
Buses per day 18 |
Fastest bus 68h 10m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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