How much is the train ticket from Sacramento to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Sacramento to Washington start from $429. The average price for this train route is around $601. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Sacramento to Washington?

The average train ride duration from Sacramento to Washington is 2d 23h, covering a distance of 2369 miles (3820 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 23h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Sacramento to Washington route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Sacramento to Washington?

The earliest train departs from Sacramento to Washington at 10:13am. And the latest train departs at 10:23am.

Train Sacramento to Washington from $455 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Sacramento to Washington on December 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:13am	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 23h	1:10pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
10:13am	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 23h	1:10pm	Union Station	No tags
7:09am	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 3h	1:10pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to Washington on December 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:13am	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 23h	1:10pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
10:13am	Sacramento Valley Station	2d 23h	1:10pm	Union Station	No tags
7:09am	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 3h	1:10pm	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:53 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Sacramento to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 2 days, 21 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $222, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

2d 21hAverage Duration

2363 milesDistance

95kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$222 - $914	Average Duration2d 21h	CO₂ emissions 95kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$429 - $2,473	Average Duration2d 23h	CO₂ emissions 348kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,642 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5642 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $429

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sacramento, US to Washington, DC, US by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Sacramento to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Sacramento to Washington start from $429. The average price for this train route is around $601. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Sacramento to Washington?
The average train ride duration from Sacramento to Washington is 2d 23h, covering a distance of 2369 miles (3820 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 23h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Sacramento to Washington route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Sacramento to Washington?
The earliest train departs from Sacramento to Washington at 10:13am. And the latest train departs at 10:23am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/11

$247

12/12

$688

Today

$645

12/14

No data

12/15

$455

12/16

$498

12/17

$456

12/18

No data

The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 11, 2025 with a price of $247

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 Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $247 to $3,314 for a train ticket from Sacramento, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $455 which is on 2025-12-15.