There are 4 ways to get from Oakland to Sacramento by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
1h 45m$13–21Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
2h 2m$45–80Drive 80.7 mi
- Drive from Oakland to Sacramentocar 80.7 mi
1h 27m$15–22Fly
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
3h 14m$423–767
Oakland to Sacramento by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Sacramento is to bus which costs $13 - $21 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Oakland to Sacramento is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $14 - $22.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oakland and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oakland and arriving at Sacramento. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Oakland and Sacramento is 83 miles. The road distance is 81.1 miles.
The best way to get from Oakland to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs $13 - $21.
The bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Oakland to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.
Oakland to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Oakland to Sacramento is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs $13 - $21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 2h 2m, you could also fly, which costs $420 - $800 and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $13–21 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Sacramento hourly. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 2h 2m.
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Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
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Oakland to Sacramento bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Oakland to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Sacramento is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Oakland to Sacramento.
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