How much does a train ticket from San Jose to Sacramento cost?

The average train ticket price from San Jose to Sacramento is $43. The best way to find train tickets from San Jose to Sacramento 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 San Jose to Sacramento?

A train trip between San Jose and Sacramento is around 3h 7m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 57m. This is the time it takes to travel the 89 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between San Jose and Sacramento?

The number of trains from San Jose to Sacramento can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 8. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from San Jose to Sacramento by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from San Jose to Sacramento?

When taking the train from San Jose to Sacramento, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Train San Jose to Sacramento from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for San Jose to Sacramento on November 12
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
4:05pm	Diridon Station	3h 5m	7:10pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
5:05pm	Diridon Station	3h 7m	8:12pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
6:05pm	Diridon Station	3h 5m	9:10pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Sacramento on November 13
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
4:05pm	Diridon Station	3h 5m	7:10pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
5:05pm	Diridon Station	3h 7m	8:12pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
6:05pm	Diridon Station	3h 5m	9:10pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Sacramento on November 14
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
4:05pm	Diridon Station	3h 5m	7:10pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
5:05pm	Diridon Station	3h 7m	8:12pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
6:05pm	Diridon Station	3h 5m	9:10pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Sacramento on November 15
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
5:05pm	Diridon Station	3h 4m	8:09pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
6:05pm	Diridon Station	3h 10m	9:15pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
7:58pm	Diridon Station	3h 51m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Sacramento on November 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:05am	Diridon Station	3h 5m	11:10am	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
3:05pm	Diridon Station	2h 57m	6:02pm	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
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
5:05pm	Diridon Station	3h 4m	8:09pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
6:05pm	Diridon Station	3h 10m	9:15pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
7:58pm	Diridon Station	3h 51m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
7:58pm	Diridon Station	3h 51m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Sacramento on November 17
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
4:05pm	Diridon Station	3h 5m	7:10pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
5:05pm	Diridon Station	3h 7m	8:12pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
6:05pm	Diridon Station	3h 5m	9:10pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Sacramento on November 18
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
4:05pm	Diridon Station	3h 5m	7:10pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
5:05pm	Diridon Station	3h 7m	8:12pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
6:05pm	Diridon Station	3h 5m	9:10pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for San Jose to Sacramento on November 19
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
4:05pm	Diridon Station	3h 5m	7:10pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
5:05pm	Diridon Station	3h 7m	8:12pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
6:05pm	Diridon Station	3h 5m	9:10pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:57 PM PST.

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 the good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 2 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

2h 55mAverage Duration

91 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $44	Average Duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$33 - $85	Average Duration3h 7m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,580 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

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Frequently asked questions for your trip San Jose, US - Sacramento, US

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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

11/09

$40

11/10

$25

Today

$22

11/12

$25

11/13

$19

11/14

$19

11/15

$30

11/16

$40

The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Sacramento, US was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $19

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 $19 to $302 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 $19 which is on 2025-11-13.