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.

Train San Jose to Sacramento from £15 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Jose to Sacramento on 29 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:05	Diridon Station	3h 10m	16:15	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
15:05	Diridon Station	2h 57m	18:02	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
17:05	Diridon Station	3h 4m	20:09	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
18:05	Diridon Station	3h 10m	21:15	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
19:58	Diridon Station	3h 51m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Sacramento on 30 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:05	Diridon Station	3h 5m	11:10	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
15:05	Diridon Station	2h 57m	18:02	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
10:05	Diridon Station	3h 9m	13:14	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
13:05	Diridon Station	3h 10m	16:15	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
17:05	Diridon Station	3h 4m	20:09	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Sacramento on 1 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:10	Diridon Station	3h 55m	18:05	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
14:55	Diridon Station	3h 1m	17:56	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
06:18	Diridon Station	3h 4m	09:22	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
08:48	Diridon Station	3h 9m	11:57	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
11:05	Diridon Station	3h 11m	14:16	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Sacramento on 2 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:10	Diridon Station	3h 55m	18:05	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
14:55	Diridon Station	3h 1m	17:56	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
06:18	Diridon Station	3h 4m	09:22	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
08:48	Diridon Station	3h 9m	11:57	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
11:05	Diridon Station	3h 11m	14:16	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Sacramento on 3 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:10	Diridon Station	3h 55m	18:05	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
14:55	Diridon Station	3h 1m	17:56	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
06:18	Diridon Station	3h 4m	09:22	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
08:48	Diridon Station	3h 9m	11:57	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
11:05	Diridon Station	3h 11m	14:16	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Sacramento on 4 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:10	Diridon Station	3h 55m	18:05	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
14:55	Diridon Station	3h 1m	17:56	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
06:18	Diridon Station	3h 4m	09:22	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
08:48	Diridon Station	3h 9m	11:57	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
11:05	Diridon Station	3h 11m	14:16	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Sacramento on 5 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:10	Diridon Station	3h 55m	18:05	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
14:55	Diridon Station	3h 1m	17:56	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
06:18	Diridon Station	3h 4m	09:22	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
08:48	Diridon Station	3h 9m	11:57	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
11:05	Diridon Station	3h 11m	14:16	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from San Jose to Sacramento on 6 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:58	Diridon Station	3h 51m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
15:05	Diridon Station	2h 57m	18:02	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
08:05	Diridon Station	3h 5m	11:10	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
10:05	Diridon Station	3h 9m	13:14	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
13:05	Diridon Station	3h 10m	16:15	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 14:13 PST.

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.

1bus per day

2h 55mAverage duration

91 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£20 - £42	Average duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£25 - £66	Average duration3h 9m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,614 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

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.

Dean H.

29 May 2023

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!

Donnell F.

24 May 2023

Enjoyed it very much

Pauline S.

19 November 2024

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

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.