Transit
Getting around Downtown Sacramento is simple. Downtown Sacramento is a regional transportation hub that is connected by bus, light rail and heavy rail lines.
Transit Providers
| Regional Transit | www.sacrt.com |
| Capitol Corridor Train | www.capitolcorridor.org |
| El Dorado Transit | www.eldoradotransit.com |
| Yolo Bus | www.yolobus.com |
| Elk Grove Transit | www.e-tran.org |
| Velocab | www.ridevelocab.com |
| Horse drawn carriage | www.tophandranch.com/oldsacramento.htm |
Sacramento Regional Transit
Sacramento Regional Transit (RT) operates 97 bus routes and 37.4 miles of light rail.
Light Rail Service
RT light rail trains begin operation at 4:30 am with service every 15 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes in the evening. The Blue Line trains run until 1 a.m. and the Gold Line to Folsom runs until 7 p.m.
To ride the light rail
- Buy or validate your ticket at the fare vending machine located at each light rail station.
- Look for the station signs indicating the direction of travel and wait in the boarding area.
- After the train has come to a complete stop, push the button to open the doors.
- Wheelchair passengers or passengers who have difficulty climbing steps may use the access ramp at the front of the train.
Where to buy RT Passes
- Customer Service & Sales Center at 1225 R Street
- Over 50 retail outlets throughout Sacramento
- By Phone (916) 321-2849 (with a major credit card)
- Request Mail Order forms by calling (916) 321-2877
Bus Service
Buses operate daily from approximately 5 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., with several routes and shuttles serving specific Downtown areas. Schedules and routes vary.
Fares*
Train and bus fare for travel within the Downtown (Central City) area is $1.00 (50 cents for passengers paying discounted fares). Basic single fare for travel throughout the RT system is $2.00 each way (ages 19-61). Discount fare is $1.00 for seniors (age 62+), students (ages 5-18) and disabled passengers with proper photo ID. Transfers are 25 cents (10 cents fro passengers paying discounted fare). Central City/Shuttle validated light rail tickets are not accepted as bus transfers.
| Fare Type | Price |
| Basic Monthly Pass | $85.00 |
| Basic Semi-Monthly Pass | $42.50 |
| Basic Daily Pass | $5.00 |
| Discount Daily Pass | $2.50 |
| Basic Single Ticket | $2.00 |
| Discount Single Ticket | $1.00 |
| Basic Central City Ticket** | $1.00 |
| Discount Central City Ticket** | $0.50 |
| **Available only within Central City Zone | |
*Please note that fares listed above are subject to change. For more information or for a complete listing of bus, shuttle, and light rail schedules, call (916) 321-BUSS (2877) or visit www.sacrt.com.