The cheapest and fastest trains from Sacramento, CA to Santa Clara, CA
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
2 h 54 m
Average duration
2 h 54 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
142 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sacramento, CA to Santa Clara, CA 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 Santa Clara, CA will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
Of the 7 trains that leave Sacramento, CA for Santa Clara, CA on Mon, Jun 01, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct trains cover the 142 km distance in an average of 2 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 54 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest trains will take 2 h 56 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.
523 Capitol Corridor5:23 AM2h54Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA8:17 AMSanta Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA$421One-way0 transfers
539 Capitol Corridor11:53 AM2h54Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA2:47 PMSanta Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA$421One-way0 transfers
527 Capitol Corridor6:43 AM2h57Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA9:40 AMSanta Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA$421One-way0 transfers
543 Capitol Corridor2:23 PM2h56Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA5:19 PMSanta Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA$421One-way0 transfers
547 Capitol Corridor5:01 PM2h54Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA7:55 PMSanta Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA$421One-way0 transfers
523 Capitol Corridor5:23 AM2h54Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA8:17 AMSanta Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA$421One-way0 transfers
539 Capitol Corridor11:53 AM2h54Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA2:47 PMSanta Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA$421One-way0 transfers
547 Capitol Corridor5:01 PM2h54Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA7:55 PMSanta Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA$421One-way0 transfers
521 Capitol Corridor4:20 AM2h54Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA7:14 AMSanta Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA$421One-way0 transfers
543 Capitol Corridor2:23 PM2h56Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA5:19 PMSanta Clara Station, Santa Clara, CA$421One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Sacramento, CA to Santa Clara, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sacramento, CA to Santa Clara, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $40, and a bus costs an average of $35.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sacramento, CA to Santa Clara, CA:
A train is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sacramento, CA to Santa Clara, CA costing on average $56 (€45).
Other travel options to Santa Clara, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
Tickets start at around $42 (€34) compared to roughly $24 (€19) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-18.05 (€-14.53). The journey takes 2h 55m versus 2h 3m 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.
Live departures
Sacramento, CA to Santa Clara, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Sacramento, CA to Santa Clara, CA trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:53 PM Sacramento, CA | 2h54 | 7:47 PM Santa Clara, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sacramento, CA to Santa Clara, CA
Trains from Sacramento, CA to Santa Clara, CA run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 (€32) but you can travel from only $35 (€28) by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:10, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 88 miles (142 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 88 miles (142 km) |
Average train duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€32) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 2h 45m |
First train 4:10 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Sacramento, CA to Santa Clara, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Sacramento, CA and Santa Clara, CA from $35 (€28). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Sacramento, CA to Santa Clara, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sacramento, CA to Santa Clara, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Santa Clara, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Sacramento, CA to Santa Clara, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with both short-term and long-term options.
- The Firehouse Restaurant
- Ten22
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $1
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento Riverfront Promenade
- Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown - Arena
- Kimpton Sawyer Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- 60 places, covered
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a main hall with ticketing and waiting areas, platforms are accessible via a concourse.
- Light Rail: Blue Line, Gold Line
- Bus: Several lines available including local and regional buses
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