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Sacramento - Los Angeles Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

There are 22 daily trains from Sacramento to Los Angeles. Traveling by train from Sacramento to Los Angeles usually takes around 10 hours and 58 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 8 hours and 9 minutes.

Distance361 mi (582 km)
Fastest train8h 9m
Lowest price£30.58
Trains per day2
Most frequent serviceAmtrak
Train lines2

Train Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Overall score for trains from Sacramento to Los Angeles

(Based on 11 ratings and reviews)

4.9

5.0

PAULA

9 December 2023- Visiting friends

Amtrak

Pros: My trip was wonderful I will be traveling again that way. Cons: Less people 😆. Tips: None but I did tell alot people that it was wonderful.

5.0

Ali

23 June 2023- Visiting friends

Amtrak

On timing

5.0

Harmony

26 December 2022- Solo travel

Amtrak

Pros: First off I was stranded in Sacramento trying to get home. After the airline canceled my flight with in one hour I was able to Uber to Amtrak and board a bus. It was pretty long, not like traveling on the airplane but I appreciate them getting me back to Los Angeles. Cons: The bathrooms on the bus appeared not to have been clean throughout the day. It was like a public restroom. Tips: I believe that you can always count on Amtrak to get you. Where are you going? Be sure to have sanitary wipes, maybe a small thing of Lysol spray for sure for the restrooms.

5.0

Felicidad

14 July 2022- Visiting friends

Amtrak

Pros: I don’t have to worry driving and enjoy the scenery. Cons: Maybe food services or for sale at the stops. Tips: Try it you will enjoy the train ridd.

What is the price of a train ticket from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

In the last month, £37.01 was the average price of a train ticket from Sacramento to Los Angeles. This is a great price, especially considering the length of the route. You can expect to find tickets at that price or lower if you book your trip at least 25 days in advance. Otherwise, expect to pay around £25.81 more than that for a same-day booking.

Average prices by travel date

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For the next 30 days, the cost of a one-way train trip from Sacramento to Los Angeles will range from £53 to £60. If you're planning to travel by train to Los Angeles in the upcoming week, the cheapest train ticket from Sacramento you can find in the next 7 days is £53. Be sure to book your trip in advance as train ticket prices typically increase as your travel date approaches.

Monthly average prices

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Mark your calendar for January if you want to score the cheapest train tickets from Sacramento to Los Angeles. You’ll find the best deals during this time of year, when tickets cost an average of £53. If you're planning a trip from Sacramento to Los Angeles during September, bear in mind that ticket prices are usually higher during this month. Expect to pay about £68 for your train ticket, unless you book well in advance and find an even better deal.

Prices as travel date approaches

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If you want to score the best deal, you should plan to book your train trip online on Wanderu at least 25 days ahead of time. If you do that, your train ticket to Los Angeles from Sacramento will be about £25.81 cheaper compared to what you would pay if you book at the last minute.

Which train should you take from Sacramento to Los Angeles?

2 train services operate from Sacramento to Los Angeles. Amtrak usually has more trains scheduled, with 21 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak2110h 47m£58.17
Amtrak Coast Starlight114h 8m£76.86

  • Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 21 Amtrak trains from Sacramento to Los Angeles every day, as well as 27 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from £31.

  • The Coast Starlight is an Amtrak train that travels the entire length of the West Coast, connecting Los Angeles to Seattle. The route starts hugging the California coastline, treating passengers to swoon-worthy views of the Pacific, before continuing into the verdant forests of the Cascade Mountains. The Coast Starlight indisputably earns its spot among the most scenic Amtrak train routes. Seating options include Coach or Business Class and roomettes or bedrooms for extra space. A trip from Sacramento to Los Angeles takes 14 hours and 8 minutes on average, and Coach tickets start at £47.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, there are trains that can take you the entire way from Sacramento to Los Angeles. However, there are also some trips on this route that require you to board another vehicle, such as a bus or a shuttle, during your journey. This is worth paying attention to as you book your trip, since a direct train may be preferable for its speed and convenience.

The distance between Sacramento and Los Angeles is approximately 361 miles, or 582 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 10 hours and 58 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours and 9 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Trains departing from Sacramento to Los Angeles tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Sacramento at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 18:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 22 scheduled trains on most days. 2 of these are direct connections to Los Angeles. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Los Angeles to Sacramento.

City Information

Sacramento

As the long-held capital city of California, Sacramento has a rich and vibrant history that is reflected in its historic buildings and quarters. The Old Sacramento Waterfront quarter is the best place to explore the city’s rich heritage. Boasting ages-old constructions and a quaint vibe that is reminiscent of the Wild West, the area allows visitors to travel back in time and relive the Gold Rush era. Among the most interesting destinations in the area is the California State Museum, located at the northern edge of the quarter. It offers numerous restored locomotives as well as exhibitions on the United States’ westward expansion. If history is not really your thing, then the Midtown quarter, which boasts a vibrant and expanding art scene, will be a great alternative.

Sacramento is famous for its vast tracts of farmland, so it makes sense that the best dishes are the ones made from locally-grown produce. Among the best places to try out homemade dishes are The Firehouse and The Kitchen. For a bit of an Asian taste, visit Mikuni in Midtown Sacramento.

The busiest bus station in Sacramento is located right in the heart of the city and offers bus service to Portland, Reno, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, among many other places. The main Amtrak train station is the nearby Sacramento Valley Station, which also serves the Gold Line of the local transit light rail. The principal regional airport is the Sacramento International Airport, located 10 miles northwest of Downtown.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles is the undisputed world capital of the entertainment business. Because of that, the City of Angels is where you will find some of the most iconic landmarks of the film and music industries, including the world-famous Walk of Fame and Dolby Theatre (home of the Academy Awards) on Hollywood Boulevard, the easily recognizable Capitol Records building at Hollywood & Vine, and the LA Live complex in Downtown Los Angeles.

The best part of LA is that it has something to offer for people of all interests: outdoor enthusiasts can hike up to the Hollywood sign, fashion aficionados can go shopping in Beverly Hills, art lovers can check out the prominent Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the Miracle Mile district, and those looking for a fun night out can go bar-hopping in West Hollywood. Are you a Pokémon GO addict? Well then this is the place for you because LA is the best city to catch the rarest Pokémon in the U.S.. And if you want to want to experience the famed golden coast of Southern California for yourself, head west to Santa Monica and Venice for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.

With one of the biggest airports on the West Coast and several bus and train stops across the county, Los Angeles makes it easy to travel elsewhere in California, visit the neighboring Nevada, Arizona and Mexico, or take a flight to pretty much any other part of the world.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Sacramento?

Valley Station - 401 I St - SACAMT-0

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Valley Station - 401 I St - SACAMT-1

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Main departure station: Valley Station - 401 I St

Sacramento Valley Station is the second busiest transport hub in California and is used by more than one million people every year. Originally constructed in 1926, it now serves as a major center for Amtrak trains traveling within California, northwards along the West Coast, and eastwards into the American Southwest. The station also falls along four Amtrak Thruway bus routes and operates as the western terminus for the Sacramento Light Rail network. Located between Old Sacramento and Downtown, the station is within walking distance of several Gold-Rush era historical monuments as well as an ultra-modern retail district filled with shops and restaurants.

All train stations in Sacramento:

  • Valley Station - 401 I St

Where is the train station in Los Angeles?

Los Angeles, CA - Union Station - LAXUST-0

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Main arrival station: Union Station

Union Station is the main train station in Los Angeles and the largest railroad passenger terminal in the Western United States. The station was opened in 1939 and has become one of California’s busiest transportation hubs, serving more than 100 thousand passengers per day. Every Amtrak route that goes through Los Angeles stops at Union Station. In addition, the area around the station serves as the main bus stop for several bus carriers that conduct trips in and out of the city. Located in Downtown LA, Union Station offers easy transit connections to other parts of the city via three Metro Rail lines and one Metro Busway line, as well as a shuttle service to LAX airport. Union Station also serves as the main LA hub for six lines of Metrolink, Southern California’s primary commuter rail service.

Train stations in Los Angeles:

  • Union Station

  • Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd

  • 592 Gayley Ave

  • 10040 Old Depot Plaza Rd, Chatsworth

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