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Cheap Sacramento to Los Angeles  train tickets

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  1. Tue Sep 17
    $59.25
  2. Wed Sep 18
    $58.25
  3. Thu Sep 19
    $58.25
  4. Fri Sep 20
    $58.25
  5. Sat Sep 21
    $58.25
  6. Sun Sep 22
    $58.25
  7. Mon Sep 23
    $58.25
  8. Tue Sep 24
    $47.00
  9. Wed Sep 25
    $47.00
  10. Thu Sep 26
    $47.00
  11. Fri Sep 27
    $47.00
  12. Sat Sep 28
    $47.00
  13. Sun Sep 29
    $47.00
  14. Mon Sep 30
    $47.00

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How much are Sacramento to Los Angeles train tickets?

Lowest Price$47.00
Fastest7h 54m
Daily Schedules29
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How to find cheap train tickets from Sacramento to Los Angeles ?

The most surefire way to find the lowest-priced train tickets from Sacramento to Los Angeles is to plan ahead and book your train travel earlier. In the past 30 days, the cheapest average price users have found for trains from Sacramento to Los Angeles was $48.82. If your travel date is still a number of days out, by booking your trip 10 days before you plan to travel, you could save an average of $11.25 compared to a typical last-minute fare. Trying to save on a last-minute fare and have a bit of flexibility on what day to travel? Take a look at midweek schedules, as these tend to be less busy and are often cheaper than buying tickets to travel on Friday, or a weekend departure.

How long is the train journey from Sacramento to Los Angeles ? How far is Sacramento to Los Angeles ?

The distance between Sacramento to Los Angeles is 361.65 miles or 581.87 km. A train trip from Sacramento to Los Angeles typically takes 9 hours and 51 minutes. If you are looking to get to Los Angeles faster, the fastest advertised duration is offered by Amtrak. The fastest train trip covers the distance in 7 hours and 54 minutes to get from Sacramento to Los Angeles.

Going from Sacramento to Los Angeles by train takes over 9 hours to reach your destination. For a lengthy train journey we recommend you pack a great book, or download a few movies to have them available offline just in case you are outside of a service coverage area. Don't forget to bring some water and a battery pack to keep all of your electronics charged.

On Thursday trains from Sacramento to Los Angeles are the busiest. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or to have extra room to stretch out, you might consider traveling on Monday instead, as that tends to be the least traveled day of the week.

Amtrak has the most connections between Sacramento to Los Angeles

Typically there are 29 schedules to compare for your trip to Los Angeles. On the route to Los Angeles 2 train carriers currently offer tickets for sale. Amtrak offers the most scheduled departures between Sacramento to Los Angeles, usually offering 27 trips per day. Typically one schedule per day serves Los Angeles with direct service. Direct service might still have stops along the way, but you will not need to switch trains.

Are you not set on traveling by train? Take a look at Bus tickets from Sacramento to Los Angeles, which start at $24.00.

Sacramento to Los Angeles is served by 2 train carriers

Amtrak

Amtrak train tickets from Sacramento to Los Angeles start from $47.00, and on average cost $52.57. Daily there are 27 Amtrak schedules to Los Angeles. Amtrak in Sacramento leaves from Valley Station - 401 I St, And in Los Angeles trains arrive at Union Station and 5 other train stations.

From Sacramento to Los Angeles train travel on Amtrak takes 9 hours and 33 minutes. If you are looking to get to Los Angeles faster, Amtrak offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 7 hours and 54 minutes.

If you're considering a weeked trip, Amtrak offers 26 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay $52.48 for a one-way train ticket to Los Angeles.

Restroom
WiFi
Snacks
Loyalty rewards
Extra legroom
Power outlet
Air conditioning
Avg. Time
9h 33m
Avg. Price
$52.57

Amtrak Coast Starlight

Amtrak Coast Starlight train tickets from Sacramento to Los Angeles start from $47.00, and on average cost $55.37. Daily there are 1 Amtrak Coast Starlight schedules to Los Angeles. Amtrak Coast Starlight in Sacramento leaves from Valley Station - 401 I St, And in Los Angeles trains arrive at Union Station and one other train station.

From Sacramento to Los Angeles train travel on Amtrak Coast Starlight takes 14 hours and 8 minutes. If you are looking to get to Los Angeles faster, Amtrak Coast Starlight offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 7 hours and 54 minutes.

If you're considering a weeked trip, Amtrak Coast Starlight offers 2 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay $56.31 for a one-way train ticket to Los Angeles.

Restroom
Snacks
Loyalty rewards
Extra legroom
Power outlet
Air conditioning
Avg. Time
14h 8m
Avg. Price
$55.37

Plan your next adventure:

There is one train station from which trains depart Sacramento on their way to Los Angeles. The busiest departure station in Sacramento serving this route is Valley Station - 401 I St.
  • Valley Station - 401 I St
There are 6 different stations where trains arrive to in Los Angeles. You can review and use the directions feature on Wanderu to see which station is closest to your final destination., The busiest departure station in Sacramento serving this route is Union Station, Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd, 592 Gayley Ave, Catalina Express Terminal, 931 S Gaffey St, 10040 Old Depot Plaza Rd.
  • Union Station
  • Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd
  • 592 Gayley Ave
  • Catalina Express Terminal
  • 931 S Gaffey St
  • 10040 Old Depot Plaza Rd