Trains tickets from San Francisco, US to Sacramento, US

Compare 2 ways to go from San Francisco to Sacramento

Bus
Average PriceUS$25 - US$61Average Duration2h 50m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Shuttle
Average PriceUS$137 - US$227Average Duration2h 30m
4kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Francisco to Sacramento

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
2h 50mAverage Duration
US$25Cheapest ticket
3kgCO₂ emissions

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from San Francisco to Sacramento is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Sacramento you take, 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.

By choosing the train between San Francisco and Sacramento, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

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 longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.

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Train from Sacramento, US to San Francisco, US

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