Trains from Sacramento, CA to San Francisco, CA

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SatApr 27
from $33
SunApr 28
from $29
MonApr 29
from $29
TueApr 30
from $29
WedMay 1
from $24
ThuMay 2
from $29
FriMay 3
SatMay 4

Next departures to Sacramento

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Sacramento
    Departure location: Sacramento Valley Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco, CA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $33
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Sacramento
    Departure location: Sacramento Valley Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco, CA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $35
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Sacramento
    Departure location: Sacramento Valley Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco, CA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $35
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Sacramento
    Departure location: Sacramento Valley Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco, CA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $35
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Sacramento
    Departure location: Sacramento Valley Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: San Francisco
    Destination location: San Francisco, CA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    $35
Train Sacramento to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Train Sacramento to San Francisco: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$38
Average train trip duration2h 15m
Number of daily trains12
Earliest train departure4:10 AM
Distance74 miles (118 km)
Latest train departure8:55 PM
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

Amtrak Sacramento San Francisco recent customer reviews

The first train to SFO was good but return was late.

Phil G.March 2, 2024

Delayed for 2 hours

Jack G.November 27, 2023

I really enjoyed

Yauheniya K.October 1, 2023
US train company: Brightline

Sacramento to San Francisco Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains12
Earliest and Latest Train Departures4:10AM - 8:55PM
Minimum Price$24
Average Ticket Price$38
Minimum Trip Duration2h10m
Average Train Trip Duration2h15m
Distance74 miles (118 km)
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Sacramento - San Francisco

The average train ticket price from Sacramento to San Francisco is $38. The best way to find train tickets from Sacramento to San Francisco 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 Sacramento and San Francisco is around 2h 15m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 75 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Sacramento to San Francisco can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 12. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Sacramento to San Francisco by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

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

Once in San Francisco, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Legion of Honor, Alcatraz, Walt Disney Family Museum, City Segway Tours of San Francisco, Chinatown.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
04/24
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Today
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04/26
$23
04/27
$29
04/28
$24
04/29
$24
04/30
$24
05/01
$24
The cheapest trip from Sacramento to San Francisco was searched and found on Apr 26, 2024 with a price of $23

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

You can expect to pay from $23 to $35 for a train ticket from Sacramento to San Francisco based on the last 1 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2024-04-26.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to San Francisco you take, 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.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Sacramento and San Francisco, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Sacramento to San Francisco, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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