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Trains from Oakland, CA to Sacramento, CA

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SunApr 21
from US$27
MonApr 22
from US$27
TueApr 23
from US$23
WedApr 24
ThuApr 25
from US$27
FriApr 26
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SunApr 28

Trains leaving Sunday

One passenger / one way

Cheapest trips
Fastest trips
9:41PM
2h8m
11:49PM
Oakland - Emeryville Station
Cheapest
Sacramento - Sacramento Valley Station
Cheapest
7:21AM
1h49m
9:10AM
Oakland - Emeryville Station
2nd Cheapest
Sacramento - Sacramento Valley Station
2nd Cheapest
4:20PM
1h42m
6:02PM
Oakland - Emeryville Station
Fastest
Sacramento - Sacramento Valley Station
Fastest
8:25AM
1h47m
10:12AM
Oakland - Emeryville Station
Sacramento - Sacramento Valley Station
9:21AM
1h49m
11:10AM
Oakland - Emeryville Station
Sacramento - Sacramento Valley Station
Train Oakland to Sacramento: Trip Overview

Train Oakland to Sacramento: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$32
Average train trip duration1h 58m
Number of daily trains35
Earliest train departure5:42 AM
Distance111 km
Latest train departure9:41 PM
Please note, this information is subject to change
Train companies

Train companies

Customers express satisfaction with the service, mentioning professional and courteous treatment from staff. They also mention that everything went smoothly on their journeys, which were quiet, spacious, and relaxing. The staff was described as friendly.

Amtrak Oakland Sacramento recent customer reviews

I enjoy the professional and courteous treatment given by your staff.

Floyd R.July 12, 2023

Everything went smoothly, it was quiet, spacious and a relaxing journey. Staff were really friendly too

Josiah F.December 31, 2022
US train company: Brightline

Oakland to Sacramento Trains

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Information about this train trip

Daily Trains35
Earliest and Latest Train Departures5:42AM - 9:41PM
Minimum PriceUS$23
Average Ticket PriceUS$32
Minimum Trip Duration1h42m
Average Train Trip Duration1h58m
Distance111 km
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Oakland - Sacramento

The average train ticket price from Oakland to Sacramento is US$32. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Oakland to Sacramento is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Oakland and Sacramento is around 1h 58m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 42m. This is the time it takes to travel the 110 km that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Oakland to Sacramento can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 35. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Oakland to Sacramento by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Oakland to Sacramento, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Oakland and Sacramento is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Sacramento.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Sacramento, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Oakland and Sacramento, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Oakland to Sacramento while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date.

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Train from Sacramento to Oakland

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