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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 train as it is the most popular option from Tucson, AZ to Sacramento, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $124. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $124, and a flight costs an average of $150.
Distance: 738 miles (1189 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$152 Average price Cheapest | $215 Average price | $247 Average price | $176 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 59m Average total duration 18h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 7m Average total duration 18h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 2m Average total duration Fastest 5h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Tucson, AZ to Sacramento, CA:
A train is $63 (€51) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tucson, AZ to Sacramento, CA costing on average $215 (€176).
A train is $95 (€78) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tucson, AZ to Sacramento, CA costing on average $247 (€202).
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 29m.
Bus takes on average 18h 37m.
Tickets start at around $152 (€124) compared to roughly $176 (€144) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24 (€20). The journey takes 18h 29m versus 13h 4m 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 Tucson, AZ to Sacramento, CA trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
421 Texas Eagle · 5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 3715 AMTRAK | 7:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 21h20 | 4:35 PM Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
421 Texas Eagle · 5717 AMTRAK · 717 Gold Runner · 3717 AMTRAK | 7:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 24h25 | 7:40 PM Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
1 Sunset Limited · 5717 AMTRAK · 717 Gold Runner · 3717 AMTRAK | 7:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 24h25 | 7:40 PM Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
1 Sunset Limited · 5817 AMTRAK · 717 Gold Runner · 3717 AMTRAK | 7:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 24h25 | 7:40 PM Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
1 Sunset Limited · 5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 3715 AMTRAK | 7:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 21h20 | 4:35 PM Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
421 Texas Eagle · 5817 AMTRAK · 717 Gold Runner · 3717 AMTRAK | 7:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 24h25 | 7:40 PM Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
1 Sunset Limited · 5715 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 3715 AMTRAK | 7:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 21h20 | 4:35 PM Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
421 Texas Eagle · 5715 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 3715 AMTRAK | 7:15 PM Tucson Amtrak Station, Tucson, AZ | 21h20 | 4:35 PM Sacramento, CA | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Tucson, AZ to Sacramento, CA run on average 14 times per day, taking around 18h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $124 (€102) but you can travel from only $119 (€97) 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 21h 20m.
Distance 738 miles (1189 km) |
Average train duration 18h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $124 (€102) |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 21h 20m |
First train 6:48 AM |
Last train 8:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 1 day |
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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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