How much does a train ticket from Sacramento to New York City cost?

The average train ticket price from Sacramento to New York City is $453. The best way to find train tickets from Sacramento to New York City is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Sacramento to New York City?

A train trip between Sacramento and New York City is around 3d 5h, although the fastest train will take about 3d 3h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2497 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Sacramento and New York City?

The number of trains from Sacramento to New York City can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Sacramento to New York City by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Sacramento to New York City?

When taking the train from Sacramento to New York City, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

What are the best sights and things to do in New York City?

Once in New York City, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Metropolitan Museum of Art, Empire State Building, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Bronx Zoo, Central Park.

Train Sacramento to New York City from $209 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Sacramento to New York City on October 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:23am	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 5h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Cheapest
	10:23am	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 3h	4:49pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	Fastest
	10:23am	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 5h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	10:23am	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 5h	7:05pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	10:23am	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 9h	10:23pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to New York City on October 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:23am	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 3h	4:50pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
	10:23am	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 5h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	10:23am	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 5h	6:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	10:23am	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 5h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	10:23am	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 5h	6:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to New York City on October 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:23am	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 3h	4:50pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
	10:23am	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 5h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	10:23am	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 5h	6:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	10:23am	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 5h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	10:23am	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 5h	6:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Next departures for Sacramento to New York City on October 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:23am	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 3h	4:50pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	CheapestFastest
	10:23am	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 5h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	10:23am	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 5h	6:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	10:23am	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 5h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	10:23am	Sacramento Valley Station	3d 5h	6:48pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 9:53 PM PDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Sacramento to New York City.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$138 - $744	Average Duration3d 10h	CO₂ emissions 101kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$213 - $688	Average Duration3d 5h	CO₂ emissions 366kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Sacramento to New York City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 3 days, 10 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $138, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23bus per day

3d 10hAverage Duration

$138Cheapest ticket

101kgCO₂ emissions

Train Sacramento, US to New York City: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$453

Average train trip duration3d 5h

Number of daily trains4

Earliest train departure10:13am

Distance2495 miles (4023 km)

Latest train departure10:23am

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,497 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5497 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 $213

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

Sacramento to New York City Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/30

$501

10/01

$463

Today

$413

10/03

$675

10/04

No data

10/05

$487

10/06

$479

10/07

$254

The cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to New York City was searched and found on Oct 7, 2025 with a price of $254

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

You can expect to pay from $254 to $3,688 for a train ticket from Sacramento, US to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $254 which is on 2025-10-07.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Sacramento to New York City is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to New York City, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Sacramento and New York City, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Sacramento to New York City.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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Trains tickets from Sacramento, US to New York City