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Trains from San Francisco to Sacramento

🚆 Traveling from San Francisco to Sacramento by train involves a scenic journey with a transfer in Richmond. The total travel time, including transfers, is approximately 3 hours and 4 minutes. 🛤️ The route covers a distance of 172.2 km, taking around 2 hours and 44 minutes to reach Sacramento from San Francisco. The first step involves a subway ride towards Dublin/Pleasanton lasting about 21 minutes, followed by a train journey towards Oakland Coliseum-BART taking approximately 2 hours and 9 minutes.

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  • The companies that provide train routes from San Francisco to Sacramento are BART, Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority, and Amtrak. The journey involves a transfer at the Richmond station. The overall travel time, including transfers, is approximately 3 hours and 4 minutes.
  • The fastest train route between San Francisco and Sacramento involves taking the BART subway towards Dublin/Pleasanton from Civic Center / UN Plaza station in San Francisco. This transfer at Coliseum station to the Capitol Corridor train towards Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak enables travelers to reach Sacramento Valley Station in approximately 2 hours and 44 minutes.
  • The departure station for trains leaving for Sacramento from San Francisco is the Civic Center / UN Plaza station. This station serves as the starting point for the BART train services that connect travelers from San Francisco to Sacramento, with transfers typically required at certain stations along the route. Passengers can access ticketing and boarding information at the Civic Center / UN Plaza station before embarking on their journey to Sacramento.
  • There are multiple trains that operate between San Francisco and Sacramento. Travelers can choose between services provided by BART and Amtrak, with transfers typically required along the route. The journey from San Francisco to Sacramento via train takes approximately 3 hours and 4 minutes, offering passengers a convenient and scenic way to travel between the two cities. It is recommended to check the schedules and availability of the trains operated by BART and Amtrak for a comfortable and seamless travel experience.
  • The train services from San Francisco to Sacramento operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
  • The first train of the day to travel from San Francisco to Sacramento is the BART subway towards Dublin/Pleasanton, which departs from the Civic Center / UN Plaza station in San Francisco. This initial leg of the journey typically commences early in the morning to accommodate early travelers. The last train of the day is the Amtrak Capitol Corridor train departing from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak and arriving at Sacramento Valley Station, offering a late evening option for passengers making the trip between the two cities.
  • There are no direct train trips between San Francisco and Sacramento. Travelers need to take a combination of BART and Amtrak services, with a transfer at the Richmond station, to complete the journey. The total travel time, including transfers, is approximately 3 hours and 4 minutes.
  • There is no direct train between San Francisco and Sacramento. Travelers will need to take a combination of train services, including BART and Amtrak, with a transfer at the Richmond station to complete the journey. The total travel time, including transfers, is approximately 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Will you be returning to San Francisco by train?

If you are looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Sacramento to San Francisco

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