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Sacramento to Santa Clara train schedule
Amtrak runs 49 direct trains a week from Sacramento to Santa Clara. The fastest takes 2 hours 45 minutes; the first train leaves at 4:20 AM and the last at 5:03 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 49
- Fastest trip
- 2h 45m
- First train
- 4:20 AM
- Last train
- 5:03 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Sacramento and arrives at Santa Clara Great America Amtrak. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:20 AM | 7:05 AM | 2h 45m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:23 AM | 8:08 AM | 2h 45m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:03 AM | 8:49 AM | 2h 46m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:43 AM | 9:31 AM | 2h 48m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:26 AM | 10:14 AM | 2h 48m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:41 AM | 10:27 AM | 2h 46m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:53 AM | 11:39 AM | 2h 46m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:53 AM | 12:39 PM | 2h 46m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:53 AM | 2:38 PM | 2h 45m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:53 PM | 3:38 PM | 2h 45m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:23 PM | 5:10 PM | 2h 47m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:53 PM | 6:39 PM | 2h 46m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:01 PM | 7:46 PM | 2h 45m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:03 PM | 7:48 PM | 2h 45m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Sacramento Where you get off in Santa Clara The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Sacramento
Where the train stops in Santa Clara
Return trip: Santa Clara to Sacramento
Questions
How long is the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara?
The fastest direct train takes 2 hours 45 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 46 minutes.
What time is the first train from Sacramento to Santa Clara?
The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 5:03 PM (Sat & Sun).
Which rail companies go from Sacramento to Santa Clara?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Sacramento?
Trains to Santa Clara leave from Sacramento Amtrak station.