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How to get fromBerkeley to Sacramentoby train (Amtrak), car, subway or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Berkeley to Sacramento by train (Amtrak), car, subway, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    1h 50m
    $27–32
  2. Drive 77 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Berkeley to Sacramentocar car 77 mi
    1h 23m
    $14–21
  3. BART, fly

    1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SFO - SMF
    3h 20m
    $63–407

Berkeley to Sacramento by train (Amtrak)

Calendar106Weekly Trains
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Berkeley, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Emeryville to Sacramento hourly. Tickets cost $27–32 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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