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Compare train, bus, and flight for Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $71. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $71, and a flight costs an average of $94.
Distance: 361 miles (582 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$83 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price | $270 Average price |
9h 26m Average total duration 8h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 26m Average total duration 8h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
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 Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $92 (€75).
A train is $187 (€154) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $270 (€222).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 56m.
Bus takes on average 8h 56m.
Travel optionsfrom Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA
How to get from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:15 PM7h35Sacramento, Bus Terminal10:50 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$741One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:15 PM7h35Sacramento, Bus Terminal10:50 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$741One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA56286:47 PM1h52Sacramento International Airport8:39 PMLos Angeles International Airport$3291One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 704 Gold Runner · 5804 AMTRAK5:20 PM7h50Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA1:10 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$791One-way1 transfer
- 702 Gold Runner · 5802 AMTRAK7:09 AM8h11Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA3:20 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$791One-way1 transfer
- 702 Gold Runner · 5702 AMTRAK7:09 AM8h11Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA3:20 PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$791One-way1 transfer
FlixBus6:45 AM8h55Sacramento, Bus Terminal3:40 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$801One-way0 transfers- 749 Capitol Corridor · 4770 AMTRAK · 770 Pacific Surfliner6:53 PM14h53Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA9:46 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA$1041One-way2 transfers
- 10:05 PM9h40Sacramento, Bus Terminal7:45 AMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA$1051One-way0 transfers
- UA5248 · UA261011:46 AM3h49Sacramento International Airport3:35 PMLos Angeles International Airport$3111One-way1 transfer
- UA1954 · UA18966:00 AM4h43Sacramento International Airport10:43 AMLos Angeles International Airport$3111One-way1 transfer
- UA1954 · UA23676:00 AM6h10Sacramento International Airport12:10 PMLos Angeles International Airport$3111One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $92 (€75).
A train is $187 (€154) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $270 (€222).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 56m.
Bus takes on average 8h 56m.
- Around 67 flights per day.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 18 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sacramento, CA and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Sacramento International Airport and arrive in Burbank.
- Trains mostly depart from Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Sacramento, Bus Terminal and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines, United, American Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Sacramento Regional Transit to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with United, American Airlines.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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