How to Travel from
Santa Cruz to Sacramento
by Rideshare, Route or Car
Schedule
Santa Cruz → Sacramento
04:16
Santa Cruz (California, United States of America)
Santa Cruz - San Jose - Albany - Sacramento
4 transfers
Duration: 11 hours 3 min
15:19
Sacramento (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Santa Cruz - Sacramento
Start
Walk to Front (Trader Joe's), Duration: 9 min
04:25
Front (Trader Joe's)
Duration: 54 min
05:19
San Jose Diridon
Highway 17 Express
Walk to San Jose Diridon, Duration: 1 min
05:32
San Jose Diridon
Duration: 19 min
05:51
Berryessa Transit Center
San Jose Diridon - Berryessa BART
Walk to Berryessa / North San Jose, Duration: 2 min
06:00
Berryessa / North San Jose
Duration: 1 hours 18 min
07:18
Richmond
Berryessa/North San Jose to Richmond
Walk to Richmond, Duration: 2 min
13:32
Richmond
Duration: 1 hours 38 min
15:10
Sacramento
Capitol Corridor
WALK, Duration: 9 min
Finish
03:41
Santa Cruz (California, United States of America)
Santa Cruz - San Jose - Albany - Sacramento
5 transfers
Duration: 11 hours 38 min
15:19
Sacramento (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Santa Cruz - Sacramento
Start
Walk to Ocean & Water, Duration: 17 min
03:58
Ocean & Water
Duration: 1 hours 43 min
05:42
Barack Obama & San Carlos
Highway 17 Express
Walk to San Carlos & Barack Obama, Duration: 2 min
05:59
San Carlos & Barack Obama
Duration: 8 min
06:07
Santa Clara & 1st
San Jose State - Lockheed Martin via De Anza
Transfer in San Jose, 16 min
06:23
Santa Clara & 1st
Duration: 12 min
06:35
Berryessa Transit Center
San Jose Diridon - Berryessa BART
Walk to Berryessa / North San Jose, Duration: 2 min
07:00
Berryessa / North San Jose
Duration: 1 hours 18 min
08:18
Richmond
Berryessa/North San Jose to Richmond
Walk to Richmond, Duration: 2 min
13:32
Richmond
Duration: 1 hours 38 min
15:10
Sacramento
Capitol Corridor
WALK, Duration: 9 min
Finish
04:16
Santa Cruz (California, United States of America)
Santa Cruz - San Jose - Palo Alto - San Francisco - Auckland - Sacramento
6 transfers
Duration: 11 hours 3 min
15:19
Sacramento (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Santa Cruz - Sacramento
Start
Walk to Front (Trader Joe's), Duration: 9 min
04:25
Front (Trader Joe's)
Duration: 54 min
05:19
San Jose Diridon
Highway 17 Express
Walk to The Alameda & Bush, Duration: 5 min
05:34
The Alameda & Bush
Duration: 1 hours 8 min
06:43
Palo Alto Transit Center
Palo Alto TC - Eastridge
Walk to Palo Alto Transit Center, Duration: 42 sec
09:04
Palo Alto Transit Center
Duration: 2 hours 23 min
11:27
Mission St & 1st St (Northbound)
San Francisco - Palo Alto Transit Ctr
Walk to 1st St & Mission St, Duration: 1 min
11:45
1st St & Mission St
Duration: 20 min
12:05
14th St. & Broadway
Rich - Oak Transbay All Nighter
Walk to Broadway & 13th St, Duration: 1 min
12:41
Broadway & 13th St
Duration: 16 min
12:57
University Av & 3rd St
San Pablo All Nighter
Walk to Berkeley, Duration: 1 min
13:25
Berkeley
Duration: 1 hours 45 min
15:10
Sacramento
Capitol Corridor
WALK, Duration: 9 min
Finish
04:16
Santa Cruz (California, United States of America)
Santa Cruz - San Jose - San Francisco - Auckland - Sacramento
6 transfers
Duration: 11 hours 3 min
15:19
Sacramento (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Santa Cruz - Sacramento
Start
Walk to Front (Trader Joe's), Duration: 9 min
04:25
Front (Trader Joe's)
Duration: 54 min
05:19
San Jose Diridon
Highway 17 Express
Walk to San Jose Diridon, Duration: 3 min
05:28
San Jose Diridon
Duration: 1 hours 18 min
06:46
San Francisco
Local Weekday
Walk to Townsend St & 4th St, Duration: 1 min
08:00
Townsend St & 4th St
Duration: 11 min
08:11
Market St & 2nd St
Owl Judah
Walk to 1st St & Mission St, Duration: 5 min
08:45
1st St & Mission St
Duration: 20 min
09:05
14th St. & Broadway
Rich - Oak Transbay All Nighter
Walk to Broadway & 13th St, Duration: 1 min
09:41
Broadway & 13th St
Duration: 16 min
09:57
University Av & 3rd St
San Pablo All Nighter
Walk to Berkeley, Duration: 1 min
13:25
Berkeley
Duration: 1 hours 45 min
15:10
Sacramento
Capitol Corridor
WALK, Duration: 9 min
Finish
13:11
Santa Cruz (California, United States of America)
Santa Cruz - San Jose - Sacramento
2 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 20 min
17:31
Sacramento (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Santa Cruz - Sacramento
Start
Walk to Front (Trader Joe's), Duration: 9 min
13:20
Front (Trader Joe's)
Duration: 48 min
14:08
San Jose Diridon
Highway 17 Express
Walk to San Jose Diridon, Duration: 2 min
14:18
San Jose Diridon
Duration: 3 hours 4 min
17:22
Sacramento
Capitol Corridor
WALK, Duration: 9 min
Finish
12:43
Santa Cruz (California, United States of America)
Santa Cruz - San Jose - Stockton - Sacramento
3 transfers
Duration: 5 hours 1 min
17:44
Sacramento (California, United States of America)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Santa Cruz - Sacramento
Start
Walk to Santa Cruz, Duration: 12 min
12:55
Santa Cruz
Duration: 48 min
13:43
San Jose Diridon
San Jose - Stockton
Transfer in San Jose, 27 min
14:10
San Jose Diridon
Duration: 2 hours 15 min
16:25
Stockton
San Jose - Stockton
Transfer in Stockton, 20 min
16:45
Stockton
Duration: 50 min
17:35
State Capitol
Redding - Sacramento - Stockton
WALK, Duration: 9 min
Finish
Five ways to Travel from Santa Cruz to Sacramento
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (235 km)
2 h 35 min
235 km.
from $12
Other
Rideshare
2 h 35 min
235 km.
from $8.94
Bus, Train
5 h 3 min
183 km.
from $41.65
Bus
5 h 4 min
184 km.
from $87.30
Bus, Train, Plane
4 h 47 min
183 km.
from $282.55
Transport providers
Airlines
United Airlines
Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$357.19–$586.82
Train operators
Caltrain
Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.93–$11.48
Amtrak
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Jose to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.14–$102.05
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Bus operators
Santa Cruz Metro
Phone:
+1 (831) 425-8600
Website:
scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Front to Diridon
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$8.29
Hoang Express
Bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Huong
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.67
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Sacramento?
The cheapest way to get from Santa Cruz to Sacramento is to drive which costs $26.09 - $38.04 and takes 2h 35m.
What is the fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Sacramento?
The fastest way to get from Santa Cruz to Sacramento is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $26.09 - $38.04 .
Is there a direct bus between Santa Cruz and Sacramento?
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Cruz to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from Front and arriving at 8Th St & K St via San Jose Diridon, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich and Stockton Blvd & 65Th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
How far is it from Santa Cruz to Sacramento?
The distance between Santa Cruz and Sacramento is 266 km. The road distance is 234.8 km.
How do I travel from Santa Cruz to Sacramento without a car?
The best way to get from Santa Cruz to Sacramento without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 3m and costs $17.39 - $97.83 .
How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz to Sacramento?
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Santa Cruz to Sacramento, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Santa Cruz to Sacramento bus from?
Santa Cruz to Sacramento bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, depart from Front station.
Where does the Santa Cruz to Sacramento bus arrive?
Santa Cruz to Sacramento bus services, operated by Santa Cruz Metro, arrive at Diridon Station.
Can I drive from Santa Cruz to Sacramento?
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Cruz to Sacramento is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Santa Cruz to Sacramento.
Where can I stay near Sacramento?
There are 259+ hotels available in Sacramento. Prices start at $57.64 per night.
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