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Compare bus and train for Oakland, CA to Sacramento, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oakland, CA to Sacramento, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Oakland, CA to Sacramento, CA:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oakland, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 0m.
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How to get from Oakland, CA to Sacramento, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oakland, CA to Sacramento, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 528 Capitol Corridor9:59 AM2h05Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA12:04 PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA$531One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 528 Capitol Corridor9:59 AM2h05Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA12:04 PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA$531One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 538 Capitol Corridor4:02 PM1h54Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA5:56 PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA$531One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 526 Capitol Corridor8:58 AM2h02Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA11:00 AMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA$531One-way0 transfers
- 530 Capitol Corridor11:43 AM2h02Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA1:45 PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA$531One-way0 transfers
- 532 Capitol Corridor12:58 PM2h02Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA3:00 PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA$531One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oakland, CA to Sacramento, CA:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oakland, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 0m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oakland, CA and Sacramento, CA as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, 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, FlixBus to go to Sacramento, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Sacramento, CA by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 13 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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