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Compare train and bus for Sacramento, CA to San Jose, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sacramento, CA to San Jose, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 56m. 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 $28, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 San Jose, CA:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sacramento, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 11m.
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How to get from Sacramento, CA to San Jose, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sacramento, CA to San Jose, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 529 Capitol Corridor · 4794 AMTRAK7:41 AM3h44Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA11:25 AMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$431One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 529 Capitol Corridor · 4794 AMTRAK7:41 AM3h44Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA11:25 AMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$431One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 523 Capitol Corridor5:23 AM3h09Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA8:32 AMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$451One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 549 Capitol Corridor · 4770 AMTRAK7:03 PM4h37Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA11:40 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$431One-way1 transfer
- 521 Capitol Corridor4:20 AM3h10Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA7:30 AMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$451One-way0 transfers
- 539 Capitol Corridor11:53 AM3h11Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA3:04 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$451One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sacramento, CA to San Jose, CA:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sacramento, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 11m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sacramento, CA and San Jose, 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 San José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from Sacramento, Bus Terminal and arrive in San José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station).
- Travel with FlixBus, Sacramento Regional Transit to go to San Jose, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Jose, CA by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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