How much does a train ticket from Los Angeles to Sacramento cost?

The average train ticket price from Los Angeles to Sacramento is $128. The best way to find train tickets from Los Angeles to Sacramento is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

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

A train trip between Los Angeles and Sacramento is around 13h 58m, although the fastest train will take about 13h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 362 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Los Angeles and Sacramento?

The number of trains from Los Angeles to Sacramento can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Los Angeles to Sacramento by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Trains from Los Angeles, US to Sacramento, US | Amtrak

Train Los Angeles to Sacramento: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$128

Average train trip duration13h 58m

Number of daily trains1

Earliest train departure7:13am

Distance361 miles (582 km)

Latest train departure7:13pm

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,072 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5072 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $71.00

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.

December 27, 2022

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

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The cheapest trip from Los Angeles to Sacramento was searched and found on Apr 26, 2025 with a price of $69

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

You can expect to pay from $69 to $484 for a train ticket from Los Angeles to Sacramento based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $69 which is on 2025-04-26.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Los Angeles to Sacramento is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

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.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Los Angeles and Sacramento compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Los Angeles to Sacramento, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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