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Compare train and bus for Sacramento, CA to Oakland, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sacramento, CA to Oakland, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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$32 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m 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.
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How to get from Sacramento, CA to Oakland, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sacramento, CA to Oakland, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
04:30AM2h05Sacramento, CA06:35AMOakland, CA$221One-way0 transfers
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04:30AM2h05Sacramento, CA06:35AMOakland, CA$221One-way0 transfers
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11:30PM1h55Sacramento, CA01:25AMOakland, CA$231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sacramento, CA to Oakland, CA:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sacramento, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sacramento, CA and Oakland, 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 Oakland – Jack London Square station, Oakland, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Sacramento, Bus Terminal and arrive in Oakland, West Oakland BART Station, CA.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Oakland, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Oakland, CA by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 13 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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