How to travel from Portland, OR to Sacramento, CA

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Portland, OR to Sacramento, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portland, OR to Sacramento, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $74. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, and a flight costs an average of $66.

Distance: 483 miles (778 km)

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$160

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from Portland, OR to Sacramento, CA

How to get from Portland, OR to Sacramento, CA by train, bus or flight.

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

Amtrak11 Coast Starlight
02:22PM16h06
Portland Union Station, Portland, OR
06:28AMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
$2191One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak11 Coast Starlight
02:22PM16h06
Portland Union Station, Portland, OR
06:28AMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
$2191One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Amtrak11 Coast Starlight
02:22PM16h06
Portland Union Station, Portland, OR
06:28AMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
$2191One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Portland, OR 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 Portland, OR to Sacramento, CA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Portland, OR and Sacramento, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Portland, OR to Sacramento, CA is a flight with an average price of $66 (€52).

This is compared to other travel options from Portland, OR to Sacramento, CA:

A flight is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portland, OR to Sacramento, CA costing on average $74 (€59).

A flight is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, OR to Sacramento, CA costing on average $92 (€73).

The fastest way to travel from Portland, OR to Sacramento, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 31m.

Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 5m.

Train takes on average 16h 6m.

The distance from Portland, OR to Sacramento, CA is approximately 483 miles (778 km).
The average frequency per day from Portland, OR to Sacramento, CA is:
  • Around 42 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Portland, OR to Sacramento, CA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Portland International Airport and arrive in Sacramento International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Portland Union Station, Portland, OR and arrive in Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR and arrive in Sacramento, Bus Terminal.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Portland, OR to Sacramento, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines to go to Sacramento, CA by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Sacramento, CA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Sacramento, CA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Portland, OR to Sacramento, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Portland, OR to Sacramento, CA often also extend their vacation to go to San Francisco, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Reno, NV, Seattle, WA, Oakland, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sacramento, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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