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San Jose to Sacramento train schedule
Amtrak runs 55 direct trains a week from San Jose to Sacramento. The fastest takes 3 hours 3 minutes; the first train leaves at 6:18 AM and the last at 8:05 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 55
- Fastest trip
- 3h 03m
- First train
- 6:18 AM
- Last train
- 8:05 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from San Jose and arrives at Sacramento. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:18 AM | 9:40 AM | 3h 22m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:38 AM | 12:04 PM | 3h 26m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:50 AM | 12:07 PM | 3h 17m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:35 AM | 1:45 PM | 3h 10m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:50 AM | 2:05 PM | 3h 15m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:50 PM | 4:05 PM | 3h 15m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:50 PM | 5:56 PM | 3h 06m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:50 PM | 6:05 PM | 3h 15m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:17 PM | 7:26 PM | 3h 09m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:50 PM | 7:53 PM | 3h 03m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:25 PM | 8:41 PM | 3h 16m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:50 PM | 9:05 PM | 3h 15m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:55 PM | 10:05 PM | 3h 10m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:58 PM | 11:49 PM | 3h 51m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:05 PM | 11:15 PM | 3h 10m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in San Jose Where you get off in Sacramento The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in San Jose
Where the train stops in Sacramento
Return trip: Sacramento to San Jose
Questions
How long is the train from San Jose to Sacramento?
The fastest direct train takes 3 hours 3 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 15 minutes.
What time is the first train from San Jose to Sacramento?
The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 8:05 PM (Thu, Fri).
Which rail companies go from San Jose to Sacramento?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in San Jose?
Trains to Sacramento leave from San Jose bus stop.