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Compare train and bus for Emeryville, CA to Sacramento, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Emeryville, CA to Sacramento, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 67 miles (108 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$35 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Emeryville, CA to Sacramento, CA
Compare the available ways to get from Emeryville, CA to Sacramento, CA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Emeryville, CA to Sacramento, CA:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Emeryville, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $35.
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
Tickets start at around $35 compared to roughly $24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$10. The journey takes 1h 53m versus 1h 18m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Emeryville, CA to Sacramento, CA
How to get from Emeryville, CA to Sacramento, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Emeryville, CA to Sacramento, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

1:15 PM 2h25 Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA 3:40 PM Sacramento, Bus Terminal $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:15 PM 2h25 Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA 3:40 PM Sacramento, Bus Terminal $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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538 Capitol Corridor4:13 PM 1h43 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA 5:56 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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550 Capitol Corridor8:15 PM 1h50 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA 10:05 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
530 Capitol Corridor11:53 AM 1h52 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA 1:45 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
536 Capitol Corridor3:08 PM 1h52 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA 5:00 PM Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA $35 1 One-way 0 transfers

7:45 PM 1h45 Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA 9:30 PM Sacramento, Bus Terminal $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
7:00 AM 1h45 Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA 8:45 AM Sacramento, Bus Terminal $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Emeryville, CA to Sacramento, CA:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Emeryville, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $35.
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Emeryville, CA and Sacramento, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA and arrive in Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA and arrive in Sacramento, Bus Terminal.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Sacramento, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Sacramento, CA by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 14 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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