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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 train, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 43m. 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 train costs an average of $46, while a bus costs an average of $49.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m 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 train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $49.
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
Tickets start at around $46 compared to roughly $23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-22.66. The journey takes 3h 13m versus 1h 58m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Sacramento, CA to San Jose, CA
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.
- 11 Coast Starlight · 4794 Connecting Bus6:48 AM4h37Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA11:25 AMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$341One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 11 Coast Starlight · 4794 Connecting Bus6:48 AM4h37Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA11:25 AMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$341One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 741 Capitol Corridor12:53 PM3h09Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA4:02 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$461One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 749 Capitol Corridor · 4770 Connecting Bus6:53 PM4h47Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA11:40 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$441One-way1 transfer
- 747 Capitol Corridor · 4770 Connecting Bus5:03 PM6h37Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA11:40 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$441One-way1 transfer
- 733 Capitol Corridor9:53 AM3h11Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA1:04 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$461One-way0 transfers
- · 9:50 AM4h35Sacramento, Bus Terminal2:25 PMSan José, Cahill Street (Diridon Station)$451One-way1 transfer
- 3716 Connecting Bus · 716 Gold Runner · 4119 Connecting Bus2:15 PM7h50Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA10:05 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$491One-way2 transfers
- 3816 Connecting Bus · 716 Gold Runner · 4119 Connecting Bus2:00 PM8h05Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA10:05 PMSan José Diridon Station, San Jose, CA$491One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sacramento, CA to San Jose, CA:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose, CA costing on average $49.
Other travel options to San Jose, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 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 Greyhound to go to San Jose, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to San Jose, CA by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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