How to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA

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Travel Information to Sacramento, CA from Los Angeles, CA

Distance360 miles (581 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$24 - $47
Cheapest modeFlight • $24 (€21) • 1 h 15 min
Fastest modeFlight • $24 (€21) • 1 h 15 min
Popular travel companiesGreyhound, Spirit Airlines or Amtrak

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 360 miles (581 km) between Los Angeles, CA and Sacramento, CA. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Greyhound, Spirit Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA.

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from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA

How to get from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Amtrak5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 3715 AMTRAK
09:25AM8h25
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
05:50PMSacramento, CA
$771One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

Amtrak5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 3715 AMTRAK
09:25AM8h25
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
05:50PMSacramento, CA
$771One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

UnitedUA2124
07:08PM1h30
Los Angeles International Airport
08:38PMSacramento International Airport
$2121One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak5715 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 3715 AMTRAK
09:15AM8h35
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
05:50PMSacramento, CA
$771One-way
2 transfers
Amtrak5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 3715 AMTRAK
09:25AM8h35
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
06:00PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
$811One-way
2 transfers
Amtrak5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 3815 AMTRAK
09:25AM8h40
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
06:05PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
$811One-way
2 transfers
Amtrak5719 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner · 3819 AMTRAK
12:55PM9h15
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
10:10PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
$811One-way
2 transfers
Greyhound
11:05AM9h05
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
08:10PMSacramento, Bus Terminal
$981One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:50AM8h40
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
04:30PMSacramento, Bus Terminal
$1111One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA5537
08:15AM1h38
Los Angeles International Airport
09:53AMSacramento International Airport
$2121One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA560 · UA5220
06:00AM3h23
Los Angeles International Airport
09:23AMSacramento International Airport
$2261One-way
1 transfer
UnitedUA2012 · UA5220
06:00AM3h23
Ontario International Airport
09:23AMSacramento International Airport
$4171One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA

Travel to Sacramento, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options between Los Angeles, CA and Sacramento, CA. You can take a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $24 (€21) compared to other travel options to Sacramento, CA:

Taking a flight costs $22 (€20) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $45 (€41).

Taking a flight costs $24 (€22) less than taking a train, which costs on average $47 (€43) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 8 h 45 min on average.

Train takes 8 h 35 min on average.

Sacramento, CA is approximately 360 miles (581 km) away from Los Angeles, CA.

The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA is:

  • 34 buses a day.
  • 25 flights per day.
  • Around 25 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Los Angeles, CA and Sacramento, CA as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA:

    • You can take a bus from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA with Greyhound or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $45 (€41) with FlixBus from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA.
    • You can take a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA with Spirit Airlines or American Airlines. Cheap tickets can be found for $24 (€21) with Spirit Airlines from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA.
    • You can travel between Los Angeles, CA and Sacramento, CA by train with Amtrak. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $47 (€43) with Amtrak from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA with the following travel companies:

    • You'll find 4 direct buses a day to Sacramento, CA with Greyhound or FlixBus.
    • You can find 1 direct flight per day to take to Sacramento, CA with.
    • You can find 1 direct train per day to take to Sacramento, CA with Amtrak.

    Direct services to Sacramento, CA tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

    Looking to extend your trip from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA? Many Omio customers who go from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like San Francisco, CA, Reno, NV, Portland, OR or Oakland, CA. If you're looking to explore San Francisco, CA, Reno, NV, Portland, OR or Oakland, CA from Sacramento, CA, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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