How much does a train ticket cost from Sacramento to Detroit?

The cheapest train tickets from Sacramento to Detroit start from £195. The average price for this train route is around £247. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Sacramento to Detroit?

The average train journey time from Sacramento to Detroit is 2d 10h, covering a distance of 2015 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 10h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Sacramento to Detroit route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Sacramento to Detroit?

The earliest train from Sacramento to Detroit departs at 10:13. And the latest train departs at 10:23.

Train Sacramento to Detroit from £227 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Sacramento to Detroit on 12 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:13	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 16h	07:35	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
07:09	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 14h	00:10	Amtrak Station	Fastest
12:13	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 16h	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags
12:13	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 16h	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags
12:13	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 16h	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Detroit on 14 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 10h	00:10	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 10h	00:10	Amtrak Station	No tags
10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 10h	00:10	Amtrak Station	No tags
10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 18h	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags
10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 18h	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Detroit on 15 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 10h	00:10	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 10h	00:10	Amtrak Station	No tags
10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 10h	00:10	Amtrak Station	No tags
10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 18h	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags
10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 18h	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Detroit on 16 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 10h	00:10	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 10h	00:10	Amtrak Station	No tags
10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 10h	00:10	Amtrak Station	No tags
10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 18h	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags
10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 18h	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Detroit on 17 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 10h	00:10	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 10h	00:10	Amtrak Station	No tags
10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 10h	00:10	Amtrak Station	No tags
10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 18h	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags
10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 18h	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Detroit on 18 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 10h	00:10	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 10h	00:10	Amtrak Station	No tags
10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 10h	00:10	Amtrak Station	No tags
10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 18h	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags
10:13	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 18h	07:35	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 08:59 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Sacramento to Detroit

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 2 days, 10 hours and with fares starting at just £170, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

2d 10hAverage duration

2016 milesDistance

81kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£170 - £538	Average duration2d 10h	CO₂ emissions 81kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£195 - £1,046	Average duration2d 10h	CO₂ emissions 296kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,638 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5638 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £195

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sacramento, US to Detroit, MI by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Sacramento to Detroit?
The cheapest train tickets from Sacramento to Detroit start from £195. The average price for this train route is around £247. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Sacramento to Detroit?
The average train journey time from Sacramento to Detroit is 2d 10h, covering a distance of 2015 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 10h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Sacramento to Detroit route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Sacramento to Detroit?
The earliest train from Sacramento to Detroit departs at 10:13. And the latest train departs at 10:23.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

£238

10/12

£383

Today

£229

12/12

£227

13/12

No data

14/12

£258

15/12

£229

16/12

£238

The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Detroit, MI was searched and found on 12 Dec 2025 with a price of £227

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Sacramento, US to Detroit, MI as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £227 to £1,269 for a train ticket from Sacramento, US to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £227, which is on 2025-12-12.