How much is the train ticket from Los Angeles to Sacramento?

The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to Sacramento start from R 1 327. The average price for this train route is around R 1 506. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from Los Angeles to Sacramento is 13h 58m, covering a distance of 583 km. The quickest train can get you there in 12h 57m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Sacramento?

The earliest train from Los Angeles to Sacramento departs at 09:13. And the latest train departs at 09:51.

Train Los Angeles to Sacramento from R 1 262 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Los Angeles to Sacramento on 15 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:13	Union Station	13h 17m	08:30	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
19:13	Union Station	13h 17m	08:30	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
19:13	Union Station	14h 27m	09:40	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
19:13	Union Station	14h 27m	09:40	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
19:13	Union Station	14h 49m	10:02	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Sacramento on 16 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:13	Union Station	13h 17m	08:30	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
09:51	Union Station	13h 58m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
09:51	Union Station	13h 58m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
09:13	Union Station	14h 36m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
09:13	Union Station	14h 36m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Sacramento on 17 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:13	Union Station	13h 17m	08:30	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
09:51	Union Station	13h 58m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
09:51	Union Station	13h 58m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
09:13	Union Station	14h 36m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
09:13	Union Station	14h 36m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Sacramento on 18 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:13	Union Station	13h 17m	08:30	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
09:51	Union Station	13h 58m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
09:51	Union Station	13h 58m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
09:13	Union Station	14h 36m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
09:13	Union Station	14h 36m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Sacramento on 19 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:13	Union Station	14h 37m	09:50	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
07:13	Union Station	13h 28m	20:41	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
09:51	Union Station	13h 58m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
09:51	Union Station	13h 58m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
09:13	Union Station	14h 36m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Sacramento on 20 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:13	Union Station	14h 37m	09:50	Sacramento Valley Station	Cheapest
07:13	Union Station	13h 52m	21:05	Sacramento Valley Station	Fastest
09:51	Union Station	13h 58m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
09:51	Union Station	13h 58m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
09:13	Union Station	14h 36m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Sacramento on 21 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:13	Union Station	13h 17m	08:30	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
09:51	Union Station	13h 58m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
09:51	Union Station	13h 58m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
09:13	Union Station	14h 36m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
09:13	Union Station	14h 36m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Sacramento on 22 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:13	Union Station	13h 17m	08:30	Sacramento Valley Station	CheapestFastest
09:51	Union Station	13h 58m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
09:51	Union Station	13h 58m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
09:13	Union Station	14h 36m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags
09:13	Union Station	14h 36m	23:49	Sacramento Valley Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Los Angeles 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 9 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 660, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

9h 25mAverage duration

575 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 660 - R 3 442	Average duration9h 25m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 327 - R 2 723	Average duration13h 58m	CO₂ emissions 53kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 648 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5648 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 1 327

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.

27 December 2022

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles to Sacramento?
The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to Sacramento start from R 1 327. The average price for this train route is around R 1 506. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Los Angeles to Sacramento?
The average train journey time from Los Angeles to Sacramento is 13h 58m, covering a distance of 583 km. The quickest train can get you there in 12h 57m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Sacramento?
The earliest train from Los Angeles to Sacramento departs at 09:13. And the latest train departs at 09:51.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

13/12

R 1 452

14/12

R 2 334

Today

R 1 591

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R 1 591

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R 1 591

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R 1 591

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R 1 452

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R 1 452

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Sacramento, US was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 452

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 R 1 452 to R 9 973 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 R 1 452, which is on 2025-12-19.