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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 20m. 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 $21, while a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m 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 $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oakland, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $32.
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 32m.
Tickets start at around $32 compared to roughly $24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-8.25. The journey takes 2h 2m versus 1h 24m 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 Oakland, CA to Sacramento, CA
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:00 AM1h45Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA8:45 AMSacramento, Bus Terminal$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:00 AM1h45Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA8:45 AMSacramento, Bus Terminal$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:00 AM1h45Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA8:45 AMSacramento, Bus Terminal$191One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7445:58 PM1h55Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA7:53 PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA$341One-way0 transfers
- 7207:48 AM2h02Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA9:50 AMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA$341One-way0 transfers
- 73212:58 PM2h03Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA3:01 PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA$341One-way0 transfers
- 7:25 PM1h55Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA9:20 PMSacramento, Bus Terminal$221One-way0 transfers
- 1:40 PM2h25Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA4:05 PMSacramento, Bus Terminal$371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oakland, CA to Sacramento, CA:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oakland, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $32.
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 32m.
- Around 15 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 train and bus 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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