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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 $72. 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 $72, and a flight costs an average of $73.
Distance: 483 miles (778 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$201 Average price | $105 Average price Cheapest | $327 Average price | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 35m Average total duration 16h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 49m Average total duration 12h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 2.3 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Portland, OR to Sacramento, CA:
A bus is $96 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, OR to Sacramento, CA costing on average $201 (€162).
A bus is $222 (€179) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, OR to Sacramento, CA costing on average $327 (€263).
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 19m.
Train takes on average 16h 5m.
Travel optionsfrom Portland, OR to Sacramento, CA
How to get from Portland, OR to Sacramento, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portland, OR to Sacramento, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:35 AM13h05Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR2:40 PMSacramento, Bus Terminal$771One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1:35 AM13h05Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR2:40 PMSacramento, Bus Terminal$771One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- AS239911:00 AM1h31Portland International Airport12:31 PMSacramento International Airport$4231One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11 Coast Starlight2:22 PM16h06Portland Union Station, Portland, OR6:28 AMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA$1961One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:00 PM12h05Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR8:05 AMSacramento, Bus Terminal$861One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:00 PM12h25Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR8:25 AMSacramento, 2nd Street / J Street (Baker & Hamilton), CA$861One-way0 transfers
AA2288 · AA20485:28 PM5h19Portland International Airport10:47 PMSacramento International Airport$3891One-way1 transfer- AA2658 · AA26305:05 AM7h02Portland International Airport12:07 PMSacramento International Airport$3891One-way1 transfer
- AA2986 · AA20483:30 PM7h17Portland International Airport10:47 PMSacramento International Airport$3891One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Portland, OR to Sacramento, CA:
A bus is $96 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, OR to Sacramento, CA costing on average $201 (€162).
A bus is $222 (€179) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, OR to Sacramento, CA costing on average $327 (€263).
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 19m.
Train takes on average 16h 5m.
- Around 46 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Sacramento, CA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Sacramento, CA by bus.
- Travel with Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines to go to Sacramento, CA by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 3 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines.
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