San Francisco - Sacramento

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Ground transportation options between San Francisco and Sacramento.

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Train - Amtrak Capitol Corridor

Amtrak Capitol Corridor trains from the East Bay to Sacramento Valley Station. Riders can access to/from SF via thruway bus or BART at Richmond Station.

  • 15 round trips on weekdays and 11 round trips weekends, trains about every hour or two.
  • Train station in Sacramento is within walking from downtown.
  • Cafe car
  • Bike rack
  • Fare is about $30 each way. Discounts are available. No advance ticket purchase needed.
  • Travel time around 2 hour to/from East Bay.
  • Coast Starlight and California Zephyr trains also operate between East Bay and Sacramento, but only one train per day, and ticket must be purchased ahead for these trains.

Bus - Greyhound

Greyhound bus from SF Transbay Terminal to Sacramento Greyhound.

  • About 9 trips in each direction daily.
  • Indoor terminals
  • Sacramento Greyhound stop is located north of downtown.
  • Fare ranges from less than $10 to more than $30, depending on fare type and time of booking.
  • Travel time takes around 2-2.5 hours.

Bus - Megabus

Megabus bus from SF 4th & King Station to University/65th Street Station.

  • About 5 trips in each direction daily.
  • Outdoor bus stops
  • Sacramento Megabus stop is located east of downtown.
  • Fare ranges from less than $10 to more than $30, depending on fare type and time of booking.
  • Non-stop service. Travel time takes 2 hours or less.