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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Palo Alto to Sacramento

Composite routes from Palo Alto to Sacramento

Cheapest
2 h 4 min
Car
186 km.
from $10

Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$357.63–$587.54

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from California Avenue Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.39–$8.30

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.16–$102.18

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.39–$83.02

Santa Clara VTA

Phone:
+1 408-321-2300
Website:
vta.org
Bus from El Camino & Oxford to Tully
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.16–$5.88

Hoang Express

Phone:
+1 714-839-3500
Email:
manager@hoangbus.com
Website:
xedohoang.com/en
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Huong
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.75

SamTrans

Website:
samtrans.com
Bus from Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.21–$5.24

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Sacramento?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Sacramento is to drive which costs $20.65 - $30.43 and takes 2h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Sacramento?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Sacramento is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $20.65 - $30.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Palo Alto and Sacramento?

No, there is no direct bus from Palo Alto to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Oxford and arriving at 8Th St & K St via San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich and Stockton Blvd & 65Th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Sacramento?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Sacramento via Santa Clara Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Sacramento?

The distance between Palo Alto and Sacramento is 231 km. The road distance is 185.2 km.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to Sacramento without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Sacramento without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $20.65 - $97.83 .

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Sacramento?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Palo Alto to Sacramento, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Sacramento bus from?

Palo Alto to Sacramento bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, depart from El Camino & Oxford station.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Sacramento train from?

Palo Alto to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Clara Amtrak station.

Train or bus from Palo Alto to Sacramento?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Sacramento is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $20.65 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10.33 - $81.52 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Palo Alto to Sacramento bus arrive?

Palo Alto to Sacramento bus services, operated by Santa Clara VTA, arrive at Tully & King station.

Where does the Palo Alto to Sacramento train arrive?

Palo Alto to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Sacramento?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Sacramento is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Palo Alto to Sacramento.

Where can I stay near Sacramento?

There are 259+ hotels available in Sacramento. Prices start at $57.64 per night.
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