How much does a train ticket from Los Angeles to Sacramento cost?

The average train ticket price from Los Angeles to Sacramento is $88. The best way to find train tickets from Los Angeles to Sacramento is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

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

A train trip between Los Angeles and Sacramento is around 13h 58m, although the fastest train will take about 13h 58m. This is the time it takes to travel the 362 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Los Angeles and Sacramento?

The number of trains from Los Angeles to Sacramento can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Los Angeles to Sacramento by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Los Angeles to Sacramento?

When taking the train from Los Angeles to Sacramento, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Train Los Angeles to Sacramento from $73 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Sacramento on November 22
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:13pm	Union Station	13h 57m	9:10am	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
7:32am	Burbank Downtown Train Station	13h 43m	9:15pm	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
7:13am	Union Station	14h 2m	9:15pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
7:13am	Union Station	14h 2m	9:15pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
9:13am	Union Station	14h 2m	11:15pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Sacramento on November 23
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:13pm	Union Station	12h 57m	8:10am	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
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
7:13am	Union Station	14h 2m	9:15pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
7:13am	Union Station	14h 2m	9:15pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Sacramento on November 24
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:33am	Burbank Downtown Train Station	13h 37m	9:10pm	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 November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:33am	Burbank Downtown Train Station	13h 37m	9:10pm	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
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
7:13am	Union Station	13h 57m	9:10pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
7:13am	Union Station	13h 57m	9:10pm	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Sacramento on November 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:13pm	Union Station	13h 57m	9:10am	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
7:13pm	Union Station	13h 57m	9:10am	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

Next departures for Los Angeles to Sacramento on November 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:13pm	Union Station	13h 57m	9:10am	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
7:13pm	Union Station	13h 57m	9:10am	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 the good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 9 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

9h 25mAverage Duration

356 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$38 - $200	Average Duration9h 25m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$77 - $150	Average Duration13h 58m	CO₂ emissions 53kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5597 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $77

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

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

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

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/19

$92

11/20

$147

Today

$739

11/22

$84

11/23

$92

11/24

$147

11/25

$147

11/26

$488

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Sacramento, US was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $84

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 $84 to $757 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 $84 which is on 2025-11-22.