How much is the train ticket from Sacramento to Boston?

The cheapest train tickets from Sacramento to Boston start from R 4 016. The average price for this train route is around R 6 962. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Sacramento to Boston?

The average train journey time from Sacramento to Boston is 3d 9h, covering a distance of 4226 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3d 6h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Sacramento to Boston route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 4 trains available per day.

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

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

Train Sacramento to Boston from R 4 090 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Sacramento to Boston on 4 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:23	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 7h	20:24	Back Bay Station	CheapestFastest
10:23	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 7h	20:24	Back Bay Station	No tags
10:23	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 7h	20:24	Back Bay Station	No tags
10:23	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 7h	20:24	Back Bay Station	No tags
07:09	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 10h	20:24	Back Bay Station	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Boston on 5 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:23	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 7h	20:24	Back Bay Station	CheapestFastest
	10:23	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 7h	20:24	Back Bay Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	07:09	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 12h	23:07	Back Bay Station	No tags
	10:23	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 7h	20:24	Back Bay Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	07:09	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 12h	23:07	Back Bay Station	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Boston on 6 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:23	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 7h	20:24	Back Bay Station	Cheapest
	10:23	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 7h	20:24	Back Bay Station	Fastest
	10:23	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 7h	20:24	Back Bay Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	07:09	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 11h	21:51	Back Bay Station	No tags
	10:23	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 7h	20:24	Back Bay Station	No tags

Next departures from Sacramento to Boston on 7 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:09	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 10h	20:24	Back Bay Station	Cheapest
	10:23	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 7h	20:24	Back Bay Station	Fastest
	10:23	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 7h	20:24	Back Bay Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	07:09	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 11h	21:51	Back Bay Station	No tags
	07:09	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 10h	20:24	Back Bay Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 8:08 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Sacramento to Boston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 3 days, 14 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 284, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

3d 14hAverage duration

4217 kmDistance

105kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 2 284 - R 12 712	Average duration3d 14h	CO₂ emissions 105kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 4 016 - R 56 008	Average duration3d 9h	CO₂ emissions 384kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 755 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5755 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 4 016

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sacramento, US to Boston, MA, US by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Sacramento to Boston?
The cheapest train tickets from Sacramento to Boston start from R 4 016. The average price for this train route is around R 6 962. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Sacramento to Boston?
The average train journey time from Sacramento to Boston is 3d 9h, covering a distance of 4226 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3d 6h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Sacramento to Boston route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Sacramento to Boston?
The earliest train from Sacramento to Boston departs at 10:23. 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

01/02

R 6 429

02/02

R 6 707

Today

R 6 576

04/02

R 5 595

05/02

R 6 707

06/02

R 5 856

07/02

R 7 607

08/02

R 5 153

The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on 08 Feb 2026 with a price of R 5 153

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 Boston, MA, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 5 153 to R 42 203 for a train ticket from Sacramento, US to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 5 153, which is on 2026-02-08.