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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 bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 14m. 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 $19, and a train costs an average of $20.
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 bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. 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 $18, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
$35 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 San Francisco, CA to Sacramento, CA:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Francisco, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $33.
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 21m.
This is compared to other travel options from San Francisco, CA to Sacramento, CA:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Francisco, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $35.
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 39m.
Travel optionsfrom San Francisco, CA to Sacramento, CA
How to get from San Francisco, CA to Sacramento, CA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- 6:30 AM2h15San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 298:45 AMSacramento, Bus Terminal$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:30 AM2h15San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 298:45 AMSacramento, Bus Terminal$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 538 Capitol Corridor4:13 PM1h43Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA5:56 PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA$331One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 550 Capitol Corridor8:15 PM1h50Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA10:05 PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA$331One-way0 transfers
- 536 Capitol Corridor3:08 PM1h52Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA5:00 PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA$331One-way0 transfers
- 530 Capitol Corridor11:53 AM1h52Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA1:45 PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA$331One-way0 transfers
- 6:50 PM2h30San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 299:20 PMSacramento, Bus Terminal$251One-way0 transfers
- 1:10 PM2h55San Francisco, Transit Center Bay 294:05 PMSacramento, Bus Terminal$251One-way0 transfers
FlixBus+6:05 PM3h15San Francisco, Townsend Street / 5th Street, CA9:20 PMSacramento, Bus Terminal$411One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from San Francisco, CA to Sacramento, CA:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Francisco, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $33.
Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 21m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Sacramento, CA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Sacramento, CA by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 14 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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