Trains from San Jose, CA to Sacramento, CA

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Today19 Apr
Tomorrow20 Apr
from US$40
Sun21 Apr
Mon22 Apr
from US$19
Tue23 Apr
Wed24 Apr
from US$19
Thu25 Apr
Fri26 Apr

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One passenger / one way

08:05
3h5m
11:10
San Jose - Diridon Station
Cheapest
Sacramento - Sacramento Valley Station
Cheapest
10:05
3h9m
13:14
San Jose - Diridon Station
2nd Cheapest
Sacramento - Sacramento Valley Station
2nd Cheapest
15:05
2h57m
18:02
San Jose - Diridon Station
Fastest
Sacramento - Sacramento Valley Station
Fastest
13:05
3h10m
16:15
San Jose - Diridon Station
Sacramento - Sacramento Valley Station
17:05
3h4m
20:09
San Jose - Diridon Station
Sacramento - Sacramento Valley Station
Train San Jose to Sacramento: Trip Overview

Train San Jose to Sacramento: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$43
Average train trip duration3h 9m
Number of daily trains9
Earliest train departure06:18
Distance90 miles
Latest train departure20:05
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

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.29 May 2023

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.24 May 2023
US train company: Brightline

San Jose to Sacramento Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains9
Earliest and Latest Train Departures06:18 - 20:05
Minimum PriceUS$19
Average Ticket PriceUS$43
Minimum Trip Duration2h57m
Average Train Trip Duration3h9m
Distance90 miles
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip San Jose - Sacramento

The average train ticket price from San Jose to Sacramento is US$43. 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!

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.

The number of trains from San Jose to Sacramento can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 9. 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.

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

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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US$30
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The cheapest trip from San Jose to Sacramento was searched and found on 20 Apr 2024 with a price of US$30

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

You can expect to pay from US$30 to US$40 for a train ticket from San Jose to Sacramento based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$30, which is on 2024-04-20.

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 San Jose 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.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between San Jose and Sacramento compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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

Did you know?

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You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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.

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Train from Sacramento to San Jose

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