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

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Compare train, bus, 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 bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 52m. 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 bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $97.

Distance: 361 miles (582 km)

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$85

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$83

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$237

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9h 22m

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8h 52m

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9h 34m

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1h 52m

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0.6 - 1.5kg

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1.7 - 3.5kg

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from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA

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

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.

  • Amtrak5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 3715 AMTRAK
    8:00 AM8h35
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    4:35 PMSacramento, CA
    $951One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 3715 AMTRAK
    8:00 AM8h35
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    4:35 PMSacramento, CA
    $951One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • UnitedUA1458
    6:59 PM1h32
    Los Angeles International Airport
    8:31 PMSacramento International Airport
    $4781One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak5717 AMTRAK · 717 Gold Runner · 3717 AMTRAK
    10:55 AM8h45
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    7:40 PMSacramento, CA
    $951One-way
    2 transfers
  • Amtrak5715 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 3715 AMTRAK
    7:50 AM8h45
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    4:35 PMSacramento, CA
    $951One-way
    2 transfers
  • Amtrak5815 AMTRAK · 715 Gold Runner · 3715 AMTRAK
    8:00 AM8h45
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    4:45 PMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
    $1011One-way
    2 transfers
  • Amtrak785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK · 720 Capitol Corridor
    7:13 PM14h37
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    9:50 AMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
    $951One-way
    2 transfers
  • Amtrak785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK · 720 Capitol Corridor
    7:13 PM14h37
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    9:50 AMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
    $1041One-way
    2 transfers
  • Amtrak785 Pacific Surfliner · 4785 AMTRAK · 6 California Zephyr
    7:13 PM14h59
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    10:12 AMSacramento Valley Station, Sacramento, CA
    $1181One-way
    2 transfers
  • UnitedUA1453 · UA5796
    2:00 PM5h32
    Burbank
    7:32 PMSacramento International Airport
    $3701One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA408
    10:30 AM1h33
    Los Angeles International Airport
    12:03 PMSacramento International Airport
    $4781One-way
    0 transfers
  • UnitedUA2187 · UA2132
    1:05 PM7h51
    Burbank
    8:56 PMSacramento International Airport
    $3701One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from 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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Sacramento, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA is a bus with an average price of $46 (€38).

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

A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $68 (€56).

A bus is $51 (€41) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA costing on average $97 (€79).

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 33m.

Other travel options to Sacramento, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 25m.

Bus takes on average 8h 40m.

The distance from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA is approximately 361 miles (582 km).
The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA is:
  • Around 56 flights per day.
  • Around 28 trains per day.
  • Around 28 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, CA and Sacramento, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, 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.
  • Buses 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 Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Sacramento, CA by bus.
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, United, American Airlines, skywest airlines to go to Sacramento, CA by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Sacramento, CA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
  • 3 direct flights per day with United, American Airlines.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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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