Next departures from San Jose to Sacramento on 29 November
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Next departures from San Jose to Sacramento on 30 November
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Next departures from San Jose to Sacramento on 1 December
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Next departures from San Jose to Sacramento on 2 December
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Next departures from San Jose to Sacramento on 3 December
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Next departures from San Jose to Sacramento on 4 December
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Next departures from San Jose to Sacramento on 5 December
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Next departures from San Jose to Sacramento on 6 December
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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Jose 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 2 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just £20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
According to multiple positive reviews, customers have praised the ease of boarding and disembarking, as well as the comfortable and smooth ride with great views. The conductors were also mentioned to be extremely nice. However, some customers expressed difficulties at Diridon Station due to a lack of user-friendly features such as electronic schedule boards. This caused stress until assistance was provided by a train employee.
Amtrak San Jose Sacramento recent customer reviews
Easy getting on and getting off, comfortable and smooth ride. Great views. The conductor was extremely nice. Just be prepared for dealing with interesting people.
4 out of 5 stars
Dean H.
Great, except… the Diridon Station is not very user friendly. Couldn’t find any electronic schedule boards to tell me where to load them on. Very stressful until I finally found the right train, thanks to a train employee!
Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Jose, US to Sacramento, US by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from San Jose to Sacramento?
The cheapest train tickets from San Jose to Sacramento start from £25. The average price for this train route is around £33. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Jose to Sacramento?
The average train journey time from San Jose to Sacramento is 3h 9m, covering a distance of 90 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 57m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Jose to Sacramento route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Jose to Sacramento?
The earliest train from San Jose to Sacramento departs at 06:18. And the latest train departs at 20:56.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
27/11
£31
28/11
£31
Today
£31
30/11
£31
01/12
£15
02/12
£15
03/12
£15
04/12
£15
The cheapest trip from San Jose, US to Sacramento, US was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £15
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Jose, US to Sacramento, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £15 to £283 for a train ticket from San Jose, US to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £15, which is on 2025-12-01.