How much is the train ticket from San Diego to Sacramento?

The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Sacramento start from R 1 861. The average price for this train route is around R 2 014. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from San Diego to Sacramento?

The average train journey time from San Diego to Sacramento is 17h 39m, covering a distance of 761 km. The quickest train can get you there in 12h 35m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the San Diego to Sacramento route?

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

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to Sacramento?

The earliest train from San Diego to Sacramento departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 06:10.

Train San Diego to Sacramento from R 1 598 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from San Diego to Sacramento on 26 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:10	Old Town San Diego	16h 20m	08:30	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
16:10	Old Town San Diego	16h 20m	08:30	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
16:10	Old Town San Diego	17h 30m	09:40	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
16:10	Old Town San Diego	17h 30m	09:40	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
16:10	Old Town San Diego	18h 2m	10:12	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Sacramento on 27 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:10	Old Town San Diego	16h 20m	08:30	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
04:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 35m	16:45	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
06:10	Old Town San Diego	17h 39m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	17h 39m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	17h 39m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Sacramento on 28 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:10	Old Town San Diego	16h 20m	08:30	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
04:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 35m	16:45	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
06:10	Old Town San Diego	17h 39m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	17h 39m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	17h 39m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Sacramento on 29 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:10	Old Town San Diego	16h 20m	08:30	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
04:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 35m	16:45	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
06:10	Old Town San Diego	17h 39m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	17h 39m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	17h 39m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Sacramento on 30 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:10	Old Town San Diego	17h 40m	09:50	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
04:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 35m	16:45	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
06:10	Old Town San Diego	17h 39m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	17h 39m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	17h 39m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Sacramento on 31 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:10	Old Town San Diego	17h 40m	09:50	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
04:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 35m	16:45	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
06:10	Old Town San Diego	17h 39m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	17h 39m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	17h 39m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Sacramento on 1 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:10	Old Town San Diego	16h 20m	08:30	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
04:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 35m	16:45	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
06:10	Old Town San Diego	17h 39m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	17h 39m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	17h 39m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from San Diego to Sacramento on 2 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:10	Old Town San Diego	16h 20m	08:30	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
04:10	Old Town San Diego	12h 35m	16:45	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
06:10	Old Town San Diego	17h 39m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	17h 39m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
06:10	Old Town San Diego	17h 39m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:48 PM PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Diego 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 14 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 057, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

14h 15mAverage duration

763 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 057 - R 4 547	Average duration14h 15m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 861 - R 3 565	Average duration17h 39m	CO₂ emissions 69kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5750 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 Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 674

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Diego, CA, US to Sacramento, US by train

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

How much is the train ticket from San Diego to Sacramento?
The cheapest train tickets from San Diego to Sacramento start from R 1 861. The average price for this train route is around R 2 014. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Diego to Sacramento?
The average train journey time from San Diego to Sacramento is 17h 39m, covering a distance of 761 km. The quickest train can get you there in 12h 35m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the San Diego to Sacramento route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Diego to Sacramento?
The earliest train from San Diego to Sacramento departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 06:10.

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The cheapest trip from San Diego, CA, US to Sacramento, US was searched and found on 30 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 598

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 598 to R 10 110 for a train ticket from San Diego, CA, US to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 598, which is on 2026-01-30.