Train from Richmond, VA, US to Sacramento, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next train departures

Next departures for Richmond to Sacramento on December 2
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AmtrakTrain
Staples Mill Road
Sacramento Valley StationCheapestFastest
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Staples Mill Road
Sacramento Valley StationNo tags
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Staples Mill Road
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Sacramento Valley StationNo tags
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Sacramento Valley StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond 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 3 days, 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $142, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
3d 2hAverage Duration
2370 milesDistance
96kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$142 - $897Average Duration3d 2h
96kg CO₂e
Average Price$205 - $4,148Average Duration3d 10h
348kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Richmond, VA, US to Sacramento, US by train

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
11/29
$752
11/30
No data
Today
$557
12/02
$460
12/03
$395
12/04
$419
12/05
$426
12/06
$510
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Sacramento, US was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $395

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

You can expect to pay from $395 to $3,647 for a train ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Sacramento, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $395 which is on 2025-12-03.

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