Cheapest price
$96
Average price
$104
Fastest journey
15 h 15 m
Average duration
19 h 18 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
761 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Diego, 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 Diego, CA to Sacramento, CA will cost around $104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $96.
Of the 2 buses that leave San Diego, CA for Sacramento, CA on Sat, Jul 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 19 the direct buses cover the 761 km distance in an average of 19 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 15 m .
On Sat, Jul 19 the slowest buses will take 23 h 20 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 train as it is the most popular option from San Diego, CA to Sacramento, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €57, and a train costs an average of €90.
Distance: 472 miles (760 km)
Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€103 Average price Cheapest | €189 Average price | €142 Average price |
13h 2m Average total duration 12h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 26m Average total duration 12h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() ![]() | 6:10 PM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 21h20 | 3:30 PM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 3 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 6:50 PM San Diego, West Harbor Drive (The Headquarters at Seaport District), CA | 21h05 | 3:55 PM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 18h11 | 5:12 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 17h09 | 4:10 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 17h09 | 4:10 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 1:15 AM San Diego, Hardy Ave / Campanile Mall Dr, CA | 14h15 | 3:30 PM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 1:35 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 13h55 | 3:30 PM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 2:00 AM San Diego, San Ysidro Transit Center | 13h30 | 3:30 PM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:35 AM San Diego, Congress Street (Old Town Park), CA | 12h55 | 3:30 PM Sacramento, Bus Terminal | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:25 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 12h25 | 4:50 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 4:25 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 12h25 | 4:50 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 4:25 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 12h10 | 4:35 PM Sacramento, CA | 2 transfers | |
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Distance 472 miles (760 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $71 (€57) |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 11h 15m |
First bus 01:40 |
Last bus 22:40 |
You can travel by bus to Sacramento, CA from San Diego, CA with Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus for as low as $66 (€53). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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