Bus Tickets from Santa Clara, CA to Sacramento, CA

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WedApr 30
from $67
ThuMay 1
from $77
FriMay 2
from $77
SatMay 3
from $80
SunMay 4
from $77
MonMay 5
from $75
TueMay 6
WedMay 7

Next departures to Sacramento

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Santa Clara
    Departure location: Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Sacramento
    Destination location: Sacramento Valley Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Santa Clara
    Departure location: Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Sacramento
    Destination location: State Capitol
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Santa Clara
    Departure location: Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Sacramento
    Destination location: Sacramento Valley Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Santa Clara
    Departure location: Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Sacramento
    Destination location: State Capitol
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Santa Clara to Sacramento.

Bus
Average Price$137 - $139Average Duration18h 36m
16kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$39 - $157Average Duration2h 59m
57kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Santa Clara to Sacramento

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Sacramento. The journey takes about 2 hours 59 minutes and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14train per day
2h 59mAverage Duration
$39Cheapest ticket
57kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Santa Clara to Sacramento: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$137
Average bus trip duration18h 36m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure11:30pm
Distance390 miles (629 km)

Santa Clara to Sacramento Bus

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

Best price found
04/26
$67
04/27
$67
Today
$67
04/29
$67
04/30
$67
05/01
$77
05/02
$77
05/03
$80
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santa Clara to Sacramento was searched and found on Apr 26, 2025 with a price of $67

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

You can expect to pay from $67 to $131 for a bus ticket from Santa Clara to Sacramento based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $67 which is on 2025-04-29.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Santa Clara to Sacramento.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Santa Clara to Sacramento, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Santa Clara to Sacramento.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Santa Clara to Sacramento, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Will you be returning to Santa Clara by bus?

Bus from Santa Clara to Sacramento

You can also go to Sacramento by train

Train from Santa Clara to Sacramento

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