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

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. 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 £53, and a flight costs an average of £71.

Distance: 582 km

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£62

Average Price

Cheapest

£69

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£203

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9h 26m

Average total duration

8h 56m

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30m

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9h 26m

Average total duration

8h 56m

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4h 32m

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1h 32m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.6 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

1.7 - 3.5kg

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Spirit Airlines

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from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • Greyhound
    15:157h35
    Sacramento, Bus Terminal
    22:50Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    £391One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Greyhound
    15:157h35
    Sacramento, Bus Terminal
    22:50Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    £391One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • UnitedUA6021
    10:101h52
    Sacramento International Airport
    12:02Los Angeles International Airport
    £1781One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Amtrak704 Gold Runner · 5804 AMTRAK
    17:207h50
    Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
    1:10Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    £591One-way
    1 change
  • Amtrak702 Gold Runner · 5802 AMTRAK
    7:098h11
    Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
    15:20Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    £591One-way
    1 change
  • Amtrak702 Gold Runner · 5702 AMTRAK
    7:098h11
    Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
    15:20Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    £591One-way
    1 change
  • Greyhound
    9:3510h20
    Sacramento, Bus Terminal
    19:55Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    £411One-way
    0 changes
  • Greyhound
    22:059h40
    Sacramento, Bus Terminal
    7:45Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    £461One-way
    0 changes
  • Amtrak749 Capitol Corridor · 4770 AMTRAK · 770 Pacific Surfliner
    18:5314h53
    Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
    9:46Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    £781One-way
    2 changes
  • Alaska AirlinesAS403 · AS488
    20:3412h38
    Sacramento International Airport
    9:12Burbank
    £1691One-way
    1 change
  • UnitedUA5248 · UA1754
    11:466h06
    Sacramento International Airport
    17:52Los Angeles International Airport
    £1761One-way
    1 change
  • UnitedUA5390
    6:381h52
    Sacramento International Airport
    8:30Los Angeles International Airport
    £1781One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA

Travel to Los Angeles, 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 Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Sacramento, CA and Los Angeles, CA including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA is a train with an average price of £62.

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

A train is £7 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average £69.

A train is £140 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average £203.

The fastest way to travel from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 32m.

Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 56m.

Coach takes on average 8h 56m.

The Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA distance is approximately 582 km.
The average frequency per day from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA is:
  • Around 67 flights per day.
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 18 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sacramento, CA and Los Angeles, 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 Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Sacramento International Airport and arrive in Burbank.
  • Trains mostly depart from Sacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Sacramento, Bus Terminal and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Sacramento Regional Transit to go to Los Angeles, CA by coach.
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, United, American Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 4 direct coaches per day with Greyhound.
  • 3 direct flights per day with United, American Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Sacramento, CA to Los Angeles, CA often also extend their vacation to go to San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Tijuana, New York, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Los Angeles, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.

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