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John Muir House
House museum preserving naturalist John Muir’s Victorian home and family rooms. Essential for understanding his life and environmental legacy.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sacramento, CA to Martinez, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 84 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£16 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Sacramento, CA to Martinez, CA:
A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sacramento, CA to Martinez, CA costing on average £16.
Other travel options to Martinez, CA take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 25m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (1h 0m by train vs 1h 10m by car). Tickets start at around £16 compared to roughly £10 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Sacramento, CA to Martinez, CA trains for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 22:53 Sacramento, CA | 1h00 | 23:53 Martinez, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Sacramento, CA to Martinez, CA run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:05, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 84 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 84 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 1:05 |
Last train 23:05 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Martinez, CA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Martinez, CA trip today.
House museum preserving naturalist John Muir’s Victorian home and family rooms. Essential for understanding his life and environmental legacy.
Small local museum in the historic train depot with exhibits on Martinez history, railways, industry and community life.
Regional art museum in nearby Walnut Creek with changing exhibitions, California art and a compact, accessible gallery experience.
Waterfront park and marina with river views, fishing spots and paths. A popular place for walks, sunsets and watching boats pass.
Lively historic centre with preserved buildings, independent shops and an easy walkable layout near the Amtrak station and waterfront.
Hillside woodland park with family trails, picnic areas and broad views. A favourite for an easy outdoor escape close to town.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sacramento, CA to Martinez, CA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Martinez, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Sacramento, CA to Martinez, CA trains use the Sacramento Valley Station to Martinez Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Sacramento, CA and Martinez, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Sacramento Valley Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Firehouse Restaurant, Ten22
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Sacramento Valley Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Sacramento Valley Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sacramento Valley Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Sacramento Valley Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sacramento Valley Station: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento Riverfront Promenade, Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown - Arena, Kimpton Sawyer Hotel.
Martinez Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Barrelista Coffee House, Lemongrass Bistro
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Martinez Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Martinez Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Martinez Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Martinez Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Martinez Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Quality Inn, Best Western John Muir Inn, Muir Lodge Motel.
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