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Compare bus and train for Sacramento, CA to Oakland, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Oakland, CA:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sacramento, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average $33 (€28).
Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 31m.
Tickets start at around $33 (€28) compared to roughly $17 (€14) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-16.62 (€-13.75). The journey takes 1h 55m versus 1h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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.
- 10:30 PM1h55Sacramento, CA12:25 AMOakland, CA$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:30 PM1h55Sacramento, CA12:25 AMOakland, CA$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:30 PM1h55Sacramento, CA12:25 AMOakland, CA$161One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4:30 AM2h05Sacramento, CA6:35 AMOakland, CA$211One-way0 transfers
- 11:30 PM1h55Sacramento, CA1:25 AMOakland, CA$251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sacramento, CA to Oakland, CA:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sacramento, CA to Oakland, CA costing on average $33 (€28).
Other travel options to Oakland, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 31m.
- 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 bus and train 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 Greyhound to go to Oakland, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Oakland, CA by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 13 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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