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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.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Sandusky, OH to Sacramento, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $321. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 8h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $321, and a train costs an average of $2835.
Distance: 2044 miles (3291 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$354 Average price Cheapest | $569 Average price | $2835 Average price | $469 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
70h 48m Average total duration 70h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 25m Average total duration Fastest 8h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 62h 33m Average total duration 62h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Sandusky, OH to Sacramento, CA:
A bus is $215 (€176) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sandusky, OH to Sacramento, CA costing on average $569 (€466).
A bus is $2482 (€2031) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sandusky, OH to Sacramento, CA costing on average $2835 (€2321).
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 62h 3m.
Bus takes on average 70h 18m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 71h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $321 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 67h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $640 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 69h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $386 |
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Buses from Sandusky, OH to Sacramento, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 70h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $321 (€263) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 07:09, the last at 21:55. The fastest bus covers the 2044 miles (3291 km) distance in 69h 35m.
Distance 2044 miles (3291 km) |
Average bus duration 70h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $321 (€263) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 69h 35m |
First bus 7:09 AM |
Last bus 9:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Moderate by U.S. standards. Dining and coffee are manageable, but hotels and upscale meals can be pricey.
Tip 18-20% at sit-down restaurants before tax. USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff USD 2-5. Counter-service tips are optional.
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