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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
$209
Average price
$209
Fastest journey
15 h 19 m
Average duration
15 h 19 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
602 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Claremont, 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 Claremont, CA to Sacramento, CA will cost around $209 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $209.
It's difficult to get from Claremont, CA to Sacramento, CA without transferring at least once.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Claremont, CA to Sacramento, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $80. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $80, and a flight costs an average of $184.
Distance: 374 miles (602 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$209 Average price | $212 Average price | $82 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 24m Average total duration 9h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration Fastest 4h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 24m Average total duration 8h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Claremont, CA to Sacramento, CA:
A bus is $126 (€102) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Claremont, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $209 (€169).
A bus is $129 (€105) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Claremont, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $212 (€171).
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 54m.
Train takes on average 9h 54m.
Tickets start at around $209 (€169) compared to roughly $84 (€68) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-124.58 (€-100.94). The journey takes 9h 54m versus 6h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Claremont, CA to Sacramento, CA trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:30 AM Claremont, CA | 15h19 | 11:49 PM Sacramento, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Claremont, CA to Sacramento, CA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $209 (€169) but you can travel from only $80 (€65) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:26, the last at 12:25. The fastest train covers the 374 miles (602 km) distance in 15h 19m.
Distance 374 miles (602 km) |
Average train duration 9h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $209 (€169) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 15h 19m |
First train 6:26 AM |
Last train 12:25 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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