Train from St. Louis to Sacramento, US: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for St. Louis to Sacramento on December 15
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Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Sacramento

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 1 day, 18 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $258, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
1d 18hAverage Duration
1678 milesDistance
68kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$258 - $562Average Duration1d 18h
68kg CO₂e
Average Price$268 - $2,787Average Duration2d 10h
246kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from St. Louis to Sacramento, US by train

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from St. Louis to Sacramento?

    The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Sacramento start from $268. The average price for this train route is around $461. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from St. Louis to Sacramento?

    The average train ride duration from St. Louis to Sacramento is 2d 10h, covering a distance of 1678 miles (2707 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2d 8h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators service the St. Louis to Sacramento route?

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

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from St. Louis to Sacramento?

    The earliest train departs from St. Louis to Sacramento at 6:35am. And the latest train departs at 7:42pm.

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$421
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Sacramento, US was searched and found on Dec 19, 2025 with a price of $421

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

You can expect to pay from $421 to $1,794 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $421 which is on 2025-12-19.

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