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California State Railroad Museum
One of the premier railroad museums in North America, with restored locomotives, railcars, and exhibits on California and transcontinental rail history in Old Sacramento.
Cheapest price
$1606
Average price
$1612
Fastest journey
4 d 2 h 30 m
Average duration
4 d 2 h 30 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
4059 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from West Palm Beach, FL 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 West Palm Beach, FL to Sacramento, CA will cost around $1612 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $1606.
It's difficult to get from West Palm Beach, FL to Sacramento, CA without transferring at least once.




Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from West Palm Beach, FL to Sacramento, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $304. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 9h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $304, and a train costs an average of $1606.
Distance: 2522 miles (4059 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$1612 Average price | $601 Average price | $363 Average price Cheapest | $605 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
99h 0m Average total duration 98h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 31m Average total duration Fastest 9h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 67h 18m Average total duration 66h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from West Palm Beach, FL to Sacramento, CA:
A bus is $238 (€192) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from West Palm Beach, FL to Sacramento, CA costing on average $601 (€485).
A bus is $1249 (€1007) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from West Palm Beach, FL to Sacramento, CA costing on average $1612 (€1300).
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 66h 48m.
Train takes on average 98h 30m.
Tickets start at around $1612 (€1300) compared to roughly $605 (€488) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-1006.97 (€-812.18). The journey takes 98h 30m versus 43h 35m 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 West Palm Beach, FL to Sacramento, CA trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:35 PM West Palm Beach, FL | 98h30 | 3:05 PM Sacramento, CA | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 12:35 PM West Palm Beach, FL | 98h30 | 3:05 PM Sacramento, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from West Palm Beach, FL to Sacramento, CA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 98h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $1606 (€1295) but you can travel from only $304 (€245) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:09, the last at 10:23. The fastest train covers the 2522 miles (4059 km) distance in 98h 30m.
Distance 2522 miles (4059 km) |
Average train duration 98h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $1606 (€1295) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 98h 30m |
First train 7:09 AM |
Last train 10:23 AM |
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