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Compare bus and train for San Francisco, CA to Sacramento, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to Sacramento, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 train costs an average of $20, and a bus costs an average of $21.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price |
2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from San Francisco, CA to Sacramento, CA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from San Francisco, CA to Sacramento, CA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from San Francisco, CA to Sacramento, CA:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Francisco, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 49m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Francisco, CA and Sacramento, CA as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA and arrive in Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA.
- Buses mostly depart from San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 29 and arrive in Sacramento, Bus Terminal.
- Travel with Amtrak, Greyhound to go to Sacramento, CA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Sacramento, CA by bus.
- 14 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Greyhound.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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