Trains tickets from Sacramento, US to Washington, DC, US

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TodayAug 9
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 15 at
    Departure city: Sacramento
    Departure location: Sacramento Valley Station
    Arrival time: August 18 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 15 at
    Departure city: Sacramento
    Departure location: Sacramento Valley Station
    Arrival time: August 18 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Sacramento to Washington.

Bus
Average Price$127 - $718Average Duration3d 5h
95kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$231 - $634Average Duration2d 23h
348kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Sacramento to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 3 days, 5 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $127, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day
3d 5hAverage Duration
$127Cheapest ticket
95kgCO₂ emissions

Train Sacramento, US to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$524
Average train trip duration2d 23h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure10:23am
Distance2369 miles (3820 km)

Sacramento to Washington 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
08/07
$415
08/08
$455
Today
$455
08/10
$265
08/11
$347
08/12
$323
08/13
$502
08/14
$347
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Sacramento, US to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Aug 10, 2025 with a price of $265

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 Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $265 to $1,909 for a train ticket from Sacramento, US to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $265 which is on 2025-08-10.

About Train Travel

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Washington, 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.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Sacramento and Washington compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Sacramento to Washington while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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.

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Train from Washington, DC, US to Sacramento, US

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