How much is the train ticket from Los Angeles to Sacramento?

The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to Sacramento start from $77. The average price for this train route is around $88. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Los Angeles to Sacramento?

The average train ride duration from Los Angeles to Sacramento is 13h 58m, covering a distance of 361 miles (583 km). The quickest train can get you there in 12h 57m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Los Angeles to Sacramento route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Los Angeles to Sacramento?

The earliest train departs from Los Angeles to Sacramento at 9:13am. And the latest train departs at 9:51am.

Train Los Angeles to Sacramento from $73 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Sacramento on November 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:13am	Union Station	14h 2m	11:15pm	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
9:51am	Union Station	13h 58m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
9:13am	Union Station	14h 36m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:13am	Union Station	14h 36m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:13am	Union Station	14h 2m	11:15pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Sacramento on December 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:13am	Union Station	13h 57m	9:10pm	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
9:51am	Union Station	13h 58m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:13am	Union Station	14h 36m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
7:13am	Union Station	13h 57m	9:10pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Sacramento on December 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:13pm	Union Station	12h 57m	8:10am	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
9:51am	Union Station	13h 58m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:51am	Union Station	13h 58m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:13am	Union Station	14h 36m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:13am	Union Station	14h 36m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Sacramento on December 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:13pm	Union Station	12h 57m	8:10am	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
9:51am	Union Station	13h 58m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:51am	Union Station	13h 58m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:13am	Union Station	14h 36m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:13am	Union Station	14h 36m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Sacramento on December 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:13pm	Union Station	12h 57m	8:10am	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
9:51am	Union Station	13h 58m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:51am	Union Station	13h 58m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:13am	Union Station	14h 36m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:13am	Union Station	14h 36m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Sacramento on December 5
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:13pm	Union Station	13h 57m	9:10am	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
7:13am	Union Station	13h 57m	9:10pm	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
9:51am	Union Station	13h 58m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:51am	Union Station	13h 58m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:13am	Union Station	14h 36m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles 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 9 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

9h 25mAverage Duration

356 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$41 - $199	Average Duration9h 25m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$77 - $150	Average Duration13h 58m	CO₂ emissions 53kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,609 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5609 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $77

Amtrak Los Angeles Sacramento recent customer reviews

Overall, a positive experience. It would have been nice, to have a more direct (train only) route, rather than taking a bus from L.A. to Bakersfield, then a train to Stockton, and then, one more bus, from Stockton to Sacramento.

John C.

December 27, 2022

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles to Sacramento?
The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to Sacramento start from $77. The average price for this train route is around $88. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Los Angeles to Sacramento?
The average train ride duration from Los Angeles to Sacramento is 13h 58m, covering a distance of 361 miles (583 km). The quickest train can get you there in 12h 57m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Los Angeles to Sacramento route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Los Angeles to Sacramento?
The earliest train departs from Los Angeles to Sacramento at 9:13am. And the latest train departs at 9:51am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/25

$158

11/26

$84

Today

$135

11/28

$140

11/29

$158

11/30

$488

12/01

$158

12/02

$92

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Sacramento, US was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $84

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

You can expect to pay from $84 to $506 for a train ticket from Los Angeles, US to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $92 which is on 2025-12-02.