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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$86

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$233

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9h 8m

Average total duration

8h 38m

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30m

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9h 51m

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9h 21m

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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.

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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
    5:55 PM10h00
    Sacramento, CA
    3:55 AMLos Angeles, CA
    $531One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound
    5:55 PM10h00
    Sacramento, CA
    3:55 AMLos Angeles, CA
    $531One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Greyhound
    11:15 PM7h35
    Sacramento, CA
    6:50 AMLos Angeles, CA
    $641One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    3:05 PM8h35
    Sacramento, CA
    11:40 PMLos Angeles, CA
    $1151One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    5:55 AM9h35
    Sacramento, CA
    3:30 PMLos Angeles, CA
    $1241One-way
    0 transfers

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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.

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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 Spirit Airlines, United, American Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
  • 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:
  • 3 direct flights per day with United, American Airlines.
  • 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
  • 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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