Trains tickets from Washington (DC), US to Sacramento, US

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TodayJun 13
from $590
TomorrowJun 14
from $781
SunJun 15
MonJun 16
from $524
TueJun 17
WedJun 18
ThuJun 19
FriJun 20
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 14 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: Sacramento
    Destination location: Sacramento Valley Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 14 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 17 at
    Destination city: Sacramento
    Destination location: Sacramento Valley Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 14 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 17 at
    Destination city: Sacramento
    Destination location: Sacramento Valley Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 14 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: June 18 at
    Destination city: Sacramento
    Destination location: Sacramento Valley Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Sacramento.

Average Price$175 - $753Average Duration3d 2h
95kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$486 - $2,505Average Duration3d 2h
348kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Sacramento

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 3 days, 2 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $175, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10.125000000000002bus per day
3d 2hAverage Duration
$175Cheapest ticket
95kgCO₂ emissions

Train Washington to Sacramento: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$606
Average train trip duration3d 2h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure10:32am
Distance2369 miles (3820 km)
Latest train departure6:30pm

Washington to Sacramento 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
06/11
$468
06/12
$542
Today
$568
06/14
$753
06/15
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06/16
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06/17
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06/18
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington to Sacramento was searched and found on Jun 11, 2025 with a price of $468

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

You can expect to pay from $468 to $3,710 for a train ticket from Washington to Sacramento based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $753 which is on 2025-06-14.

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Sacramento, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Washington and Sacramento, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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