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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Diridon Station | Sacramento Valley Station | Cheapest | |||||
| Diridon Station | Sacramento Valley Station | Fastest | |||||
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| Diridon Station | Sacramento Valley Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Jose to Sacramento
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 2 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just £20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
According to multiple positive reviews, customers have praised the ease of boarding and disembarking, as well as the comfortable and smooth ride with great views. The conductors were also mentioned to be extremely nice. However, some customers expressed difficulties at Diridon Station due to a lack of user-friendly features such as electronic schedule boards. This caused stress until assistance was provided by a train employee.
Amtrak San Jose Sacramento recent customer reviews
Easy getting on and getting off, comfortable and smooth ride. Great views. The conductor was extremely nice. Just be prepared for dealing with interesting people.
Dean H.
Great, except… the Diridon Station is not very user friendly. Couldn’t find any electronic schedule boards to tell me where to load them on. Very stressful until I finally found the right train, thanks to a train employee!
Donnell F.
Enjoyed it very much
Pauline S.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Jose, US to Sacramento, US by train
How much does a cheap train ticket from San Jose to Sacramento cost?
The average train ticket price from San Jose to Sacramento is £34. The best way to find cheap train tickets from San Jose 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!
How long is the train trip from San Jose to Sacramento?
A train trip between San Jose and Sacramento is around 3h 9m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 57m. This is the time it takes to travel the 89 miles that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between San Jose and Sacramento?
The number of trains from San Jose to Sacramento can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 8. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from San Jose to Sacramento by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from San Jose to Sacramento?
When taking the train from San Jose to Sacramento, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Sacramento, US was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £15To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Jose, US to Sacramento, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £15 to £313 for a train ticket from San Jose, US to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £15, which is on 2025-12-01.
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