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Glendale to Sacramento Bus Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Glendale to Sacramento?
There are usually 18 daily train trips available from Glendale to Sacramento.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$94.39 | Avg. Price$81.80 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips1 | Daily Trips18 |
Duration | Duration12h 58m | Duration10h 5m |
Bus from Glendale to Sacramento: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Glendale to Sacramento. Traveling by bus from Glendale to Sacramento usually takes around 12 hours and 56 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 12 hours and 55 minutes.
| Distance | 356 mi (572 km) |
| Shortest duration | 12h 55m |
| Cheapest price | $67.96 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Glendale to Sacramento?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Glendale to Sacramento. Greyhound is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 1 | 12h 57m | $155.65 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 1 bus trips from Glendale to Sacramento every day, with the average journey taking around 12 hours and 57 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Sacramento usually start from $63.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Glendale to Sacramento
The bus takes an average of 12 hours and 56 minutes to cover the 356 miles from Glendale to Sacramento. However, the fastest bus only takes 12 hours and 55 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Sacramento. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
There is usually only one bus per day from Glendale to Sacramento. It leaves the station in Glendale at 7:00pm each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
There is usually only one bus per day from Glendale to Sacramento. However, it is not a direct bus, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to change buses during the trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Glendale to Sacramento; ticket prices start at $67.00.
City Information
Glendale
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Glendale is a city located in the suburb of Los Angeles and bustles with hiking trails, outdoor areas, and rich history. History and art lovers can check out the Museum of Neon Art, which has a unique selection of light-based electric art and vintage neon signs. A more traditional option is the 19th-century Doctor's House Museum and Gazebo. Go hiking in the popular Brand Park or Deukmejian Wilderness Park, located at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. You can also do your best to view a picturesque scene from the top of the Verdugo Mountains. The city is known for Brand Boulevard, a road packed with different retailers, local stores, arts, and entertainment centers.
Nightlife in Glendale starts in the downtown area, which isn't far from Brand Boulevard. After exploring restaurants and shops during the day, you can visit their bars, breweries, distilleries, and nightclubs at night. The city is always bustling with beer festivals like Corks & Hops, art and craft fairs like the Fermont Festival of the Arts, antique collectibles shows, food festivals like the Soul Food Cookout, and music events.
The train is the easiest way to get there if you're visiting Glendale. Over 150 cities provide trains going to this city, most of them from Amtrak. It is only accessible via two bus routes from Amtrak Thruway. The LZTC is the main transportation hub for Glendale, and other systems use this as a layover or transfer point.
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.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Glendale?
Main departure station: Glendale Transp Ctr - 400 W Cerritos Ave
Most buses depart from the main station in Glendale.
All bus stations in Glendale:
Glendale Transp Ctr - 400 W Cerritos Ave
Where does the bus arrive in Sacramento?
Main arrival station: 420 Richards Blvd
All buses from Glendale arrive at one main station in Sacramento.
All bus stations in Sacramento:
420 Richards Blvd
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