How much is the train ticket from San Jose to Sacramento?

The cheapest train tickets from San Jose to Sacramento start from R 558. The average price for this train route is around R 737. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from San Jose to Sacramento?

The average train journey time from San Jose to Sacramento is 3h 9m, covering a distance of 144 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 57m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the San Jose to Sacramento route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 9 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from San Jose to Sacramento departs at 06:18. And the latest train departs at 20:56.

Train San Jose to Sacramento from R 329 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Jose to Sacramento on 12 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:35	Diridon Station	4h 20m	19:55	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
14:50	Diridon Station	3h 6m	17:56	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
06:18	Diridon Station	3h 22m	09:40	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
08:38	Diridon Station	3h 26m	12:04	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
10:35	Diridon Station	3h 10m	13:45	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Sacramento on 13 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:50	Diridon Station	3h 17m	12:07	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
16:50	Diridon Station	3h 3m	19:53	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
10:50	Diridon Station	3h 15m	14:05	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
12:50	Diridon Station	3h 15m	16:05	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
14:50	Diridon Station	3h 15m	18:05	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Sacramento on 14 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:50	Diridon Station	3h 17m	12:07	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
16:50	Diridon Station	3h 3m	19:53	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
10:50	Diridon Station	3h 15m	14:05	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
12:50	Diridon Station	3h 15m	16:05	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
14:50	Diridon Station	3h 15m	18:05	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Sacramento on 15 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:35	Diridon Station	4h 20m	19:55	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
14:50	Diridon Station	3h 6m	17:56	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
06:18	Diridon Station	3h 22m	09:40	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
08:38	Diridon Station	3h 26m	12:04	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
10:35	Diridon Station	3h 10m	13:45	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Sacramento on 16 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:35	Diridon Station	4h 20m	19:55	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
14:50	Diridon Station	3h 6m	17:56	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
06:18	Diridon Station	3h 22m	09:40	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
08:38	Diridon Station	3h 26m	12:04	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
10:35	Diridon Station	3h 10m	13:45	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Sacramento on 17 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:35	Diridon Station	4h 20m	19:55	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
14:50	Diridon Station	3h 6m	17:56	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
06:18	Diridon Station	3h 22m	09:40	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
08:38	Diridon Station	3h 26m	12:04	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
10:35	Diridon Station	3h 10m	13:45	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Sacramento on 18 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:35	Diridon Station	4h 20m	19:55	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
14:50	Diridon Station	3h 6m	17:56	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
06:18	Diridon Station	3h 22m	09:40	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
08:38	Diridon Station	3h 26m	12:04	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
10:35	Diridon Station	3h 10m	13:45	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Sacramento on 19 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:35	Diridon Station	4h 20m	19:55	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
14:50	Diridon Station	3h 6m	17:56	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
06:18	Diridon Station	3h 22m	09:40	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
08:38	Diridon Station	3h 26m	12:04	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
10:35	Diridon Station	3h 10m	13:45	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Jose to Sacramento

We recommend taking the bus

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 R 470, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

2h 55mAverage duration

146 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 470 - R 1 032	Average duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 558 - R 1 453	Average duration3h 9m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 638 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

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

Enjoyed it very much

Pauline S.

19 November 2024

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Jose, US to Sacramento, 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 San Jose to Sacramento?
The cheapest train tickets from San Jose to Sacramento start from R 558. The average price for this train route is around R 737. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Jose to Sacramento?
The average train journey time from San Jose to Sacramento is 3h 9m, covering a distance of 144 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 57m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Jose to Sacramento route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 9 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Jose to Sacramento?
The earliest train from San Jose to Sacramento departs at 06:18. And the latest train departs at 20:56.

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

R 329

10/12

R 329

Today

R 329

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R 329

13/12

R 692

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R 692

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R 329

16/12

R 329

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Sacramento, US was searched and found on 09 Dec 2025 with a price of R 329

To 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 R 329 to R 7 209 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 R 329, which is on 2025-12-12.