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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
$28
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
2 h 7 m
Average duration
3 h 16 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
85 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vallejo, 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 Vallejo, CA to Sacramento, CA will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
It's difficult to get from Vallejo, CA to Sacramento, CA without transferring at least once.
6510 AMTRAK · 528 Capitol Corridor
6514 AMTRAK · 536 Capitol Corridor
6514 AMTRAK · 532 Capitol Corridor
6316 AMTRAK · 732 Capitol Corridor
6316 AMTRAK · 536 Capitol Corridor
6510 AMTRAK · 6 California Zephyr
6514 AMTRAK · 532 Capitol Corridor
6316 AMTRAK · 536 Capitol Corridor
6510 AMTRAK · 528 Capitol Corridor
6514 AMTRAK · 536 Capitol CorridorOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vallejo, CA to Sacramento, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
$27 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest |
2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Vallejo, CA to Sacramento, CA:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vallejo, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 44m.
The table below shows live departures for Vallejo, CA 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 |
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![]() | 3:05 PM Vallejo, CA | 2h07 | 5:12 PM Sacramento, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 PM Vallejo, CA | 2h45 | 10:00 PM Sacramento, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 PM Vallejo, CA | 2h45 | 11:00 PM Sacramento, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Vallejo, CA to Sacramento, CA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $12 (€9) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:10, the last at 21:03. The fastest train covers the 52 miles (85 km) distance in 2h 7m.
Distance 52 miles (85 km) |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 4:10 AM |
Last train 9:03 PM |
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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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