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California State Railroad Museum
One of North America’s premier rail museums, with restored locomotives, immersive exhibits, and strong California history context.
Trains from Tucson, AZ to Sacramento, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 24h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €705 but you can travel from only €67 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:48, the last at 20:15. The fastest train covers the 738 miles (1189 km) distance in 24h 18m.
Distance 738 miles (1189 km) |
Average train duration 24h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €705 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 24h 18m |
First train 6:48 AM |
Last train 8:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Tucson, AZ to Sacramento, CA.
The table below shows live departures for Tucson, AZ to Sacramento, CA trains for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
421 Texas Eagle · 5817 Connecting Bus · 717 Gold Runner · 3717 Connecting Bus | 8:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 24h35 | 7:50 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
1 Sunset Limited · 5715 Connecting Bus · 715 Gold Runner · 3815 Connecting Bus | 8:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 21h35 | 4:50 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
421 Texas Eagle · 5717 Connecting Bus · 717 Gold Runner · 3817 Connecting Bus | 8:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 24h40 | 7:55 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
421 Texas Eagle · 5717 Connecting Bus · 717 Gold Runner · 14 Coast Starlight | 8:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 28h34 | 11:49 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
421 Texas Eagle · 5815 Connecting Bus · 715 Gold Runner · 3715 Connecting Bus | 8:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 21h30 | 4:45 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
1 Sunset Limited · 5717 Connecting Bus · 717 Gold Runner · 3717 Connecting Bus | 8:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 24h35 | 7:50 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
1 Sunset Limited · 5717 Connecting Bus · 717 Gold Runner · 3817 Connecting Bus | 8:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 24h40 | 7:55 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
421 Texas Eagle · 5817 Connecting Bus · 717 Gold Runner · 14 Coast Starlight | 8:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 28h34 | 11:49 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
1 Sunset Limited · 5815 Connecting Bus · 715 Gold Runner · 3715 Connecting Bus | 8:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 21h20 | 4:35 PM Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
421 Texas Eagle · 5715 Connecting Bus · 715 Gold Runner · 3715 Connecting Bus | 8:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 21h20 | 4:35 PM Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
1 Sunset Limited · 5715 Connecting Bus · 715 Gold Runner · 3715 Connecting Bus | 8:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 21h30 | 4:45 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
1 Sunset Limited · 14 Coast Starlight | 8:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 28h34 | 11:49 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 1 transfer | |
1 Sunset Limited · 5717 Connecting Bus · 717 Gold Runner · 3717 Connecting Bus | 8:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 24h25 | 7:40 PM Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
1 Sunset Limited · 5717 Connecting Bus · 717 Gold Runner · 14 Coast Starlight | 8:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 28h34 | 11:49 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
421 Texas Eagle · 5717 Connecting Bus · 717 Gold Runner · 3717 Connecting Bus | 8:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 24h25 | 7:40 PM Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
1 Sunset Limited · 5817 Connecting Bus · 717 Gold Runner · 3717 Connecting Bus | 8:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 24h25 | 7:40 PM Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
1 Sunset Limited · 5715 Connecting Bus · 715 Gold Runner · 3715 Connecting Bus | 8:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 21h20 | 4:35 PM Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
421 Texas Eagle · 5815 Connecting Bus · 715 Gold Runner · 3815 Connecting Bus | 8:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 21h35 | 4:50 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
421 Texas Eagle · 5815 Connecting Bus · 715 Gold Runner · 3715 Connecting Bus | 8:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 21h20 | 4:35 PM Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
1 Sunset Limited · 5817 Connecting Bus · 717 Gold Runner · 3817 Connecting Bus | 8:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 24h40 | 7:55 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
421 Texas Eagle · 785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 Connecting Bus · 6 California Zephyr | 8:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 38h57 | 10:12 AM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
1 Sunset Limited · 785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 Connecting Bus · 6 California Zephyr | 8:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 38h57 | 10:12 AM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
421 Texas Eagle · 5817 Connecting Bus · 717 Gold Runner · 3817 Connecting Bus | 8:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 24h40 | 7:55 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
1 Sunset Limited · 5815 Connecting Bus · 715 Gold Runner · 3815 Connecting Bus | 8:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 21h35 | 4:50 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
1 Sunset Limited · 5815 Connecting Bus · 715 Gold Runner · 3715 Connecting Bus | 8:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 21h30 | 4:45 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
421 Texas Eagle · 5817 Connecting Bus · 717 Gold Runner · 3717 Connecting Bus | 8:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 24h25 | 7:40 PM Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
1 Sunset Limited · 5817 Connecting Bus · 717 Gold Runner · 14 Coast Starlight | 8:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 28h34 | 11:49 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
421 Texas Eagle · 5715 Connecting Bus · 715 Gold Runner · 3815 Connecting Bus | 8:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 21h35 | 4:50 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
421 Texas Eagle · 5715 Connecting Bus · 715 Gold Runner · 3715 Connecting Bus | 8:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 21h30 | 4:45 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
421 Texas Eagle · 14 Coast Starlight | 8:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 28h34 | 11:49 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 1 transfer | |
1 Sunset Limited · 5817 Connecting Bus · 717 Gold Runner · 3717 Connecting Bus | 8:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 24h35 | 7:50 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
421 Texas Eagle · 5717 Connecting Bus · 717 Gold Runner · 3717 Connecting Bus | 8:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 24h35 | 7:50 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
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One of North America’s premier rail museums, with restored locomotives, immersive exhibits, and strong California history context.
Excellent art museum known for California art, ceramics, photography, and engaging modern exhibitions in Midtown Sacramento.
State history museum inside the capitol, featuring restored offices, political artifacts, and architecture that defines California government.
Tree-lined central district known for restaurants, shops, murals, nightlife, and easy walking between major Sacramento attractions.
Large riverside park with trails, gardens, ponds, and open lawns, ideal for strolling, picnics, and seeing local wildlife.
Long riverfront path popular for walking and cycling, linking parks and neighborhoods with broad Sacramento River views.
Farm-to-fork seasonal plates built from Sacramento Valley produce. They reflect the city's agricultural identity and restaurant culture more than a single fixed recipe.
A local spin on California cuisine using grilled salmon, asparagus, citrus, and herbs. It highlights nearby river fish and regional produce.
Fresh Delta asparagus, often grilled, roasted, or served in salads. It is a celebrated spring ingredient from the nearby Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
Contemporary fine dining destination focused on seasonal Sacramento ingredients, tasting menus, and polished service.
Beloved local bakery and cafe for breakfast, sandwiches, pastries, and coffee with a lively neighborhood feel.
Historic upscale restaurant in Old Sacramento known for steaks, seafood, and classic dining room service in a refined setting.
Moderate for California. Hotels are often pricier than smaller US cities, while casual dining and local transit stay fairly manageable for visitors.
Tip 15-20% at restaurants, 18-22% for excellent service. Taxis usually 10-15%. Cafes often have tip jars or screen prompts; small tips are appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tucson, AZ to Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Tucson, AZ to Sacramento, CA trains use the Tucson Amtrak Station to Sacramento Valley Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Tucson, AZ and Sacramento, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Tucson Amtrak Station is 3 km from Tucson city centre. Public transport options include:
Tucson Amtrak Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Maynards Market & Kitchen, The Cup Cafe
Ticket office support is available at Tucson Amtrak Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Tucson Amtrak Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Tucson Amtrak Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tucson Amtrak Station.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Congress, AC Hotel by Marriott Tucson Downtown, The Downtown Clifton Hotel.
Sacramento Valley Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Firehouse Restaurant, Ten22
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Sacramento Valley Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Sacramento Valley Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sacramento Valley Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Sacramento Valley Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sacramento Valley Station: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento Riverfront Promenade, Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown - Arena, Kimpton Sawyer Hotel.
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