How much is the train ticket from San Jose to Sacramento?

The cheapest train tickets from San Jose to Sacramento start at $47. The average price for this train route is around $62. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from San Jose to Sacramento?

The average train trip from San Jose to Sacramento takes 3h 9m and covers 144 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 57m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the San Jose to Sacramento route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 8 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Jose to Sacramento?

The earliest train from San Jose to Sacramento departs at 6:18am. The latest train departs at 8:56pm.

Train San Jose to Sacramento from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to Sacramento on December 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:35pm	Diridon Station	4h 30m	8:05pm	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
2:55pm	Diridon Station	3h 1m	5:56pm	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
6:18am	Diridon Station	3h 4m	9:22am	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
8:48am	Diridon Station	3h 9m	11:57am	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
11:05am	Diridon Station	3h 11m	2:16pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Sacramento on December 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:10pm	Diridon Station	3h 55m	6:05pm	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
2:55pm	Diridon Station	3h 1m	5:56pm	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
6:18am	Diridon Station	3h 4m	9:22am	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
8:48am	Diridon Station	3h 9m	11:57am	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
11:05am	Diridon Station	3h 11m	2:16pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Sacramento on December 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:10pm	Diridon Station	3h 55m	6:05pm	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
2:55pm	Diridon Station	3h 1m	5:56pm	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
6:18am	Diridon Station	3h 4m	9:22am	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
8:48am	Diridon Station	3h 9m	11:57am	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
11:05am	Diridon Station	3h 11m	2:16pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Sacramento on December 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:10pm	Diridon Station	3h 55m	6:05pm	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
2:55pm	Diridon Station	3h 1m	5:56pm	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
6:18am	Diridon Station	3h 4m	9:22am	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
8:48am	Diridon Station	3h 9m	11:57am	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
11:05am	Diridon Station	3h 11m	2:16pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Sacramento on December 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:10pm	Diridon Station	3h 55m	6:05pm	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
2:55pm	Diridon Station	3h 1m	5:56pm	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
6:18am	Diridon Station	3h 4m	9:22am	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
8:48am	Diridon Station	3h 9m	11:57am	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
11:05am	Diridon Station	3h 11m	2:16pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Sacramento on December 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:58pm	Diridon Station	3h 51m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
3:05pm	Diridon Station	2h 57m	6:02pm	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
8:05am	Diridon Station	3h 5m	11:10am	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
10:05am	Diridon Station	3h 9m	1:14pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
1:05pm	Diridon Station	3h 10m	4:15pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Sacramento on December 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:58pm	Diridon Station	3h 51m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
3:05pm	Diridon Station	2h 57m	6:02pm	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
8:05am	Diridon Station	3h 5m	11:10am	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
10:05am	Diridon Station	3h 9m	1:14pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
1:05pm	Diridon Station	3h 10m	4:15pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Jose to Sacramento

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 2 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

2h 55mAverage Duration

146 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $77	Average Duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$47 - $121	Average Duration3h 9m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,617 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

According to multiple positive reviews, customers have praised the ease of boarding and disembarking, as well as the comfortable and smooth ride with great views. The conductors were also mentioned to be extremely nice. However, some customers expressed difficulties at Diridon Station due to a lack of user-friendly features such as electronic schedule boards. This caused stress until assistance was provided by a train employee.

Amtrak San Jose Sacramento recent customer reviews

Easy getting on and getting off, comfortable and smooth ride. Great views. The conductor was extremely nice. Just be prepared for dealing with interesting people.

Dean H.

May 29, 2023

Great, except… the Diridon Station is not very user friendly. Couldn’t find any electronic schedule boards to tell me where to load them on. Very stressful until I finally found the right train, thanks to a train employee!

Donnell F.

May 24, 2023

Enjoyed it very much

Pauline S.

November 19, 2024

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Jose, US 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.

How much is the train ticket from San Jose to Sacramento?
The cheapest train tickets from San Jose to Sacramento start at $47. The average price for this train route is around $62. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from San Jose to Sacramento?
The average train trip from San Jose to Sacramento takes 3h 9m and covers 144 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 57m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Jose to Sacramento route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 8 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Jose to Sacramento?
The earliest train from San Jose to Sacramento departs at 6:18am. The latest train departs at 8:56pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11-28

$58

11-29

$58

Today

$58

12-01

$28

12-02

$28

12-03

$28

12-04

$28

12-05

$28

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Sacramento, US was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $524 for a train ticket from San Jose, US to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-12-01.