How to travel from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA

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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 $77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. 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 $77, and a flight costs an average of $99.

Distance: 361 miles (582 km)

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$82

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$87

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$235

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9h 5m

Average total duration

8h 35m

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30m

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9h 43m

Average total duration

9h 13m

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4h 34m

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1h 34m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.6 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

1.7 - 3.5kg

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Spirit Airlines

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from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA

How to get from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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.

Greyhound
09:55AM10h00
Sacramento, Bus Terminal
07:55PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
$621One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Greyhound
09:55AM10h00
Sacramento, Bus Terminal
07:55PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
$621One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

UnitedUA1759
01:49PM1h34
Sacramento International Airport
03:23PMLos Angeles International Airport
$4461One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak702 Gold Runner · 5802 AMTRAK
07:09AM8h11
Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
03:20PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$791One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak702 Gold Runner · 5702 AMTRAK
07:09AM8h11
Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
03:20PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$791One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak3712 AMTRAK · 712 Gold Runner · 5812 AMTRAK
10:45AM8h30
Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
07:15PMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$801One-way
2 transfers
Greyhound
03:15PM7h35
Sacramento, Bus Terminal
10:50PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
$621One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
09:55PM9h35
Sacramento, Bus Terminal
07:30AMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
$921One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak539 NA · 6241 AMTRAK
11:53AM12h27
Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
12:20AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$1421One-way
1 transfer
UnitedUA5460 · UA1768
06:25AM5h32
Sacramento International Airport
11:57AMBurbank
$2551One-way
1 transfer
UnitedUA566 · UA486
04:11PM5h57
Sacramento International Airport
10:08PMJohn Wayne Airport
$2551One-way
1 transfer
UnitedUA1351 · UA2411
01:07PM7h47
Sacramento International Airport
08:54PMBurbank
$2551One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA

Travel to Los Angeles, 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 Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Sacramento, CA and Los Angeles, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA is a bus with an average price of $45 (€36).

This is compared to other travel options from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA:

A bus is $32 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $77 (€61).

A bus is $54 (€43) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $99 (€79).

The fastest way to travel from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 50m.

Bus takes on average 7h 35m.

The distance from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA is approximately 361 miles (582 km).
The average frequency per day from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA is:
  • Around 54 flights per day.
  • Around 19 buses per day.
  • Around 18 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
  • 3 direct flights per day with United, American Airlines.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA often also extend their vacation to go to San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Tijuana, New York, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Los Angeles, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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