How to get to Sacramento, CA from Los Angeles, CA

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Compare train, coach and flight for Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £54, and a flight costs an average of £109.

Distance: 582 km

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£60

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£65

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£199

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9h 31m

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9h 47m

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9h 17m

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0.6 - 1.5kg

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from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA

How to get to Sacramento, CA from Los Angeles, CA by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Amtrak5811 AMTRAK · 711 Gold Runner · 3711 AMTRAK
    1:458h35
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    10:20Sacramento, CA
    £571One-way
    2 changes

Cheapest

  • Amtrak5811 AMTRAK · 711 Gold Runner · 3711 AMTRAK
    1:458h35
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    10:20Sacramento, CA
    £571One-way
    2 changes

Fastest

  • UnitedUA5858
    16:301h36
    Los Angeles International Airport
    18:06Sacramento International Airport
    £1821One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Amtrak5817 AMTRAK · 717 Gold Runner · 3717 AMTRAK
    11:058h35
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    19:40Sacramento, CA
    £571One-way
    2 changes
  • Amtrak5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 3715 AMTRAK
    8:008h35
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    16:35Sacramento, CA
    £571One-way
    2 changes
  • Amtrak5713 AMTRAK · 713 Gold Runner · 3713 AMTRAK
    5:558h40
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    14:35Sacramento, CA
    £571One-way
    2 changes
  • Greyhound
    11:059h05
    Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    20:10Sacramento, Bus Terminal
    £691One-way
    0 changes
  • Greyhound
    16:3010h00
    Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    2:30Sacramento, Bus Terminal
    £701One-way
    0 changes
  • Amtrak785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK · 720 Capitol Corridor
    19:1314h37
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    9:50Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
    £701One-way
    2 changes
  • UnitedUA1195 · UA1302
    20:223h37
    Los Angeles International Airport
    23:59Sacramento International Airport
    £1891One-way
    1 change
  • UnitedUA2681 · UA1302
    18:455h14
    Los Angeles International Airport
    23:59Sacramento International Airport
    £1891One-way
    1 change
  • UnitedUA5537
    9:201h36
    Los Angeles International Airport
    10:56Sacramento International Airport
    £2391One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA

Travel to Sacramento, CA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Sacramento, CA including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA is a train with an average price of £60.

This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA:

A train is £5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average £65.

A train is £140 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average £199.

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 54m.

Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 1m.

Coach takes on average 9h 17m.

The Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA distance is approximately 582 km.
The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA is:
  • Around 69 flights per day.
  • Around 28 trains per day.
  • Around 28 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, CA and Sacramento, CA as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Burbank and arrive in Sacramento International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA and arrive in Sacramento, Bus Terminal.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Sacramento, CA by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Hoang Express to go to Sacramento, CA by coach.
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, United, American Airlines to go to Sacramento, CA by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 3 direct coaches per day with Greyhound.
  • 3 direct flights per day with United, American Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA often also extend their vacation to go to San Francisco, CA, Reno, NV, Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, Oakland, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sacramento, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.

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