How much is the train ticket from Los Angeles to Sacramento?

The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to Sacramento start at $109. The average price for this train route is around $124. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Los Angeles to Sacramento?

The average train trip from Los Angeles to Sacramento takes 13h 58m and covers 583 km. The quickest train gets you there in 12h 57m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Los Angeles to Sacramento route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 2 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Los Angeles to Sacramento?

The earliest train from Los Angeles to Sacramento departs at 9:13am. The latest train departs at 9:51am.

Train Los Angeles to Sacramento from $104 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Sacramento on December 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:13pm	Union Station	14h 37m	9:50am	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
9:51am	Union Station	13h 58m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
9:51am	Union Station	13h 58m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:13am	Union Station	14h 36m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:13am	Union Station	14h 36m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Sacramento on December 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:13pm	Union Station	13h 17m	8:30am	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
9:51am	Union Station	13h 58m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:51am	Union Station	13h 58m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:13am	Union Station	14h 36m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:13am	Union Station	14h 36m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Sacramento on December 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:13pm	Union Station	13h 17m	8:30am	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
9:51am	Union Station	13h 58m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:51am	Union Station	13h 58m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:13am	Union Station	14h 36m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:13am	Union Station	14h 36m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Sacramento on December 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:13pm	Union Station	13h 17m	8:30am	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
9:51am	Union Station	13h 58m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:51am	Union Station	13h 58m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:13am	Union Station	14h 36m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:13am	Union Station	14h 36m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Sacramento on December 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:13pm	Union Station	13h 17m	8:30am	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
9:51am	Union Station	13h 58m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:51am	Union Station	13h 58m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:13am	Union Station	14h 36m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:13am	Union Station	14h 36m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Sacramento on December 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:13pm	Union Station	13h 17m	8:30am	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
9:51am	Union Station	13h 58m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:51am	Union Station	13h 58m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:13am	Union Station	14h 36m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:13am	Union Station	14h 36m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Sacramento on December 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:13pm	Union Station	14h 37m	9:50am	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
7:13am	Union Station	13h 28m	8:41pm	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
9:51am	Union Station	13h 58m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:51am	Union Station	13h 58m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:13am	Union Station	14h 36m	11:49pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Sacramento

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 9 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

9h 25mAverage Duration

575 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$54 - $282	Average Duration9h 25m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$109 - $223	Average Duration13h 58m	CO₂ emissions 53kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5639 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $109

Amtrak Los Angeles Sacramento recent customer reviews

Overall, a positive experience. It would have been nice, to have a more direct (train only) route, rather than taking a bus from L.A. to Bakersfield, then a train to Stockton, and then, one more bus, from Stockton to Sacramento.

John C.

December 27, 2022

US train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, US to Sacramento, US by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Los Angeles to Sacramento?
The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to Sacramento start at $109. The average price for this train route is around $124. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Los Angeles to Sacramento?
The average train trip from Los Angeles to Sacramento takes 13h 58m and covers 583 km. The quickest train gets you there in 12h 57m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Los Angeles to Sacramento route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Los Angeles to Sacramento?
The earliest train from Los Angeles to Sacramento departs at 9:13am. The latest train departs at 9:51am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-10

$130

12-11

$104

Today

$191

12-13

$119

12-14

$130

12-15

$130

12-16

$130

12-17

$130

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Sacramento, US was searched and found on Dec 11, 2025 with a price of $104

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Los Angeles, US to Sacramento, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $104 to $816 for a train ticket from Los Angeles, US to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $119 which is on 2025-12-13.