What is the cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to Sacramento?

The cheapest way to get from Silicon Valley to Sacramento is to bus which costs $19 - $35 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to Sacramento?

The fastest way to get from Silicon Valley to Sacramento is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Silicon Valley and Sacramento?

No, there is no direct bus from Silicon Valley to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Galvez and arriving at 8Th St & K St via San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich and Stockton Blvd & 65Th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Silicon Valley and Sacramento?

No, there is no direct train from Silicon Valley to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Sacramento via Santa Clara Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Silicon Valley to Sacramento?

The distance between Silicon Valley and Sacramento is 146 miles. The road distance is 112.6 miles.

How do I travel from Silicon Valley to Sacramento without a car?

The best way to get from Silicon Valley to Sacramento without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $35 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Silicon Valley to Sacramento?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Silicon Valley to Sacramento, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Silicon Valley to Sacramento bus from?

Silicon Valley to Sacramento bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from El Camino & Galvez station.

Where do I catch the Silicon Valley to Sacramento train from?

Silicon Valley to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clara Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Silicon Valley to Sacramento?

The best way to get from Silicon Valley to Sacramento is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $35 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Silicon Valley to Sacramento bus arrive?

Silicon Valley to Sacramento bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Tully & King station.

Where does the Silicon Valley to Sacramento train arrive?

Silicon Valley to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from Silicon Valley to Sacramento?

Yes, the driving distance between Silicon Valley to Sacramento is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Silicon Valley to Sacramento.

Where can I stay near Sacramento?

There are 244+ hotels available in Sacramento.

Silicon Valley to Sacramento - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Silicon Valley to Sacramento by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to SacramentoCapitol Corridor
4h 24m
$39–45
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San Bruno BART-Bay 5Ecr
2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus StationGreyhound US0870
4h 40m
$20–34
Drive 111.9 mi
1. Drive from Silicon Valley to Sacramento111.9 mi
2h 10m
$21–30
Caltrain, fly
1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)SFO - SMF
3h 6m
$404–821
Line 22 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from El Camino & Galvez to Tully & King22
2. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Huong Lan Sandwiches SacramentoSan Fran
5h 14m
$56–58

Silicon Valley to Sacramento by train (Amtrak)

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4h 24mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 145.4 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Silicon Valley, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramento every 4 hours. Tickets cost $34–39 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to Sacramento Bus Station via San Bruno BART-Bay 5, San Bruno, West Oakland, and Oakland in around 4h 40m.

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