How much is the train ticket from Washington to Sacramento?

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Sacramento start from R 4 443. The average price for this train route is around R 10 387. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Washington to Sacramento?

The average train journey time from Washington to Sacramento is 3d 7h, covering a distance of 3820 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3d 2h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Washington to Sacramento route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Washington to Sacramento departs at 07:53. And the latest train departs at 18:30.

Train Washington to Sacramento from R 4 273 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Washington to Sacramento on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	18:30	Union Station	4d 8h	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	18:30	Union Station	4d 8h	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Sacramento on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:57	Union Station	3d 2h	15:15	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	10:35	Union Station	3d 7h	15:15	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Sacramento on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:57	Union Station	3d 2h	15:15	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
Train	10:35	Union Station	3d 7h	15:15	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
Train	18:30	Union Station	4d 8h	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 10:16 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington 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 3 days, 3 hours and with fares starting at just R 3 929, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

3d 3hAverage duration

3820 kmDistance

95kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 3 929 - R 16 703	Average duration3d 3h	CO₂ emissions 95kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 4 443 - R 44 653	Average duration3d 7h	CO₂ emissions 348kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 644 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5644 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 R 4 443

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, 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 Washington to Sacramento?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Sacramento start from R 4 443. The average price for this train route is around R 10 387. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Washington to Sacramento?
The average train journey time from Washington to Sacramento is 3d 7h, covering a distance of 3820 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3d 2h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Sacramento route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Sacramento?
The earliest train from Washington to Sacramento departs at 07:53. And the latest train departs at 18:30.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/12

R 7 871

13/12

R 4 065

Today

R 4 273

15/12

R 10 811

16/12

R 34 042

17/12

R 5 536

18/12

R 33 298

19/12

R 10 016

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Sacramento, US was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 4 065

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

You can expect to pay from R 4 065 to R 49 575 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 5 536, which is on 2025-12-17.