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Compare train and bus for Sacramento, CA to Berkeley, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sacramento, CA to Berkeley, 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 42m. 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 $32.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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$33 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest |
2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Sacramento, CA to Berkeley, CA
How to get from Sacramento, CA to Berkeley, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sacramento, CA to Berkeley, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
535 Capitol Corridor9:53 AM1h35Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA11:28 AMBerkeley Station, Berkeley, CA$331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
3:30 PM1h55Sacramento, Bus Terminal5:25 PMOakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
543 Capitol Corridor2:23 PM1h33Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA3:56 PMBerkeley Station, Berkeley, CA$331One-way0 transfers
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537 Capitol Corridor10:53 AM1h35Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA12:28 PMBerkeley Station, Berkeley, CA$331One-way0 transfers
539 Capitol Corridor11:53 AM1h35Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA1:28 PMBerkeley Station, Berkeley, CA$331One-way0 transfers
531 Capitol Corridor8:53 AM1h35Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA10:28 AMBerkeley Station, Berkeley, CA$331One-way0 transfers
9:40 AM2h05Sacramento, Bus Terminal11:45 AMOakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA$251One-way0 transfers
9:40 AM2h45Sacramento, Bus Terminal12:25 PMSan Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29$321One-way0 transfers
8:30 PM2h05Sacramento, Bus Terminal10:35 PMOakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA$251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sacramento, CA to Berkeley, CA:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sacramento, CA to Berkeley, CA costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Berkeley, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 32m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sacramento, CA and Berkeley, CA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA and arrive in Berkeley Station, Berkeley, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Sacramento, Bus Terminal and arrive in Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Berkeley, CA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Berkeley, CA by bus.
- 13 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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