The cheapest and fastest trains from San Francisco, CA to Sacramento, CA
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 50 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Francisco, CA to Sacramento, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Francisco, CA to Sacramento, CA will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 13 trains that leave San Francisco, CA for Sacramento, CA every day 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 121 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 54 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
728 Capitol Corridor12:081h57Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA14:05Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA£241One-way0 changes
738 Capitol Corridor16:081h57Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA18:05Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA£241One-way0 changes
746 Capitol Corridor19:111h54Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA21:05Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA£241One-way0 changes
732 Capitol Corridor13:081h53Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA15:01Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA£241One-way0 changes
748 Capitol Corridor21:211h54Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA23:15Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA£241One-way0 changes
744 Capitol Corridor18:081h45Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA19:53Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA£241One-way0 changes
6 California Zephyr8:251h47Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA10:12Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA£431One-way0 changes
720 Capitol Corridor7:581h52Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA9:50Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA£241One-way0 changes
732 Capitol Corridor13:081h53Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA15:01Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA£241One-way0 changes
746 Capitol Corridor19:111h54Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA21:05Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA£241One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for San Francisco, CA to Sacramento, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to Sacramento, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £15, and a coach costs an average of £16.
Distance: 121 km
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2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
San Francisco, CA to Sacramento, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to Sacramento, CA trains for today, Saturday 16 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
720 Capitol Corridor | 7:58 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1h52 | 9:50 Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
6 California Zephyr | 8:25 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1h47 | 10:12 Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
724 Capitol Corridor | 10:08 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1h59 | 12:07 Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
728 Capitol Corridor | 12:08 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1h57 | 14:05 Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
732 Capitol Corridor | 13:08 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1h53 | 15:01 Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
734 Capitol Corridor | 14:08 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1h57 | 16:05 Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
736 Capitol Corridor | 15:08 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1h54 | 17:02 Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
738 Capitol Corridor | 16:08 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1h57 | 18:05 Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
742 Capitol Corridor | 17:08 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1h55 | 19:03 Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
744 Capitol Corridor | 18:08 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1h45 | 19:53 Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
746 Capitol Corridor | 19:52 Emeryville station, Emeryville, CA | 1h57 | 21:49 Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from San Francisco, CA to Sacramento, CA
Trains from San Francisco, CA to Sacramento, CA run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:28, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 121 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 121 km |
Average train duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 0:28 |
Last train 22:28 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from San Francisco, CA to Sacramento, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between San Francisco, CA and Sacramento, CA from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: San Francisco, CA to Sacramento, CA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Francisco, CA to Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in San Francisco, CA and Sacramento, CA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with both short-term and long-term options.
- The Firehouse Restaurant
- Ten22
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $1
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento Riverfront Promenade
- Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown - Arena
- Kimpton Sawyer Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- 60 places, covered
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a main hall with ticketing and waiting areas, platforms are accessible via a concourse.
- Light Rail: Blue Line, Gold Line
- Bus: Several lines available including local and regional buses
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