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California State Railroad Museum
Major rail museum in Old Sacramento with restored locomotives, railcars, and exhibits on how rail shaped California and the American West.
Cheapest price
$88
Average price
$88
Fastest journey
10 h 40 m
Average duration
10 h 40 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
624 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Bernardino, 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 San Bernardino, CA to Sacramento, CA will cost around $88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $88.
Of the 1 buses that leave San Bernardino, CA for Sacramento, CA on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 624 km distance in an average of 10 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 40 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 10 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Bernardino, CA to Sacramento, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $85. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 10h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $85, and a train costs an average of $94.
Distance: 387 miles (624 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$100 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 37m Average total duration Fastest 10h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 42m Average total duration 10h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from San Bernardino, CA to Sacramento, CA:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Bernardino, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $103 (€84).
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 12m.
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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 04:25AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $244 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $197 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $215 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $195 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $242 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $148 |
The table below shows live departures for San Bernardino, CA to Sacramento, CA buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
· | 8:05 AM San Bernardino, Depot, CA | 10h40 | 6:45 PM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 2:15 PM San Bernardino, W Rialto Ave / N E St, CA | 12h15 | 2:30 AM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 1 transfer | |
· | 2:55 PM San Bernardino, Depot, CA | 11h35 | 2:30 AM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 1 transfer | |
· · | 9:25 PM San Bernardino, Depot, CA | 11h05 | 8:30 AM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from San Bernardino, CA to Sacramento, CA run on average 13 times per day, taking around 10h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $85 (€70) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:05, the last at 22:20. The fastest bus covers the 387 miles (624 km) distance in 10h 35m.
Distance 387 miles (624 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $85 (€70) |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 10h 35m |
First bus 4:05 AM |
Last bus 10:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 7 days |
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