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How to Get to Downtown in Sacramento by Bus or Light Rail?

Directions to Downtown (Sacramento) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Downtown

  • BusBus: 106, 30, 38, 51, CR.
  • Light RailLight Rail: BLUE, GOLD.

How to get to Downtown by bus?

Click on the bus route to see step by step directions with maps, line arrival times and updated time schedules.

Bus stops near Downtown in Sacramento

  • Q St & 7th St (EB), 2 min walk,
  • Q St. at 7th St., 3 min walk,
  • P Street 669, 3 min walk,
  • 8th Street 1535, 5 min walk,
  • 5th St. at P St., 6 min walk,
  • 5th St & P St (NB), 6 min walk,
  • P Street 500, 6 min walk,
  • 7th St & O St (SB), 6 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Downtown in Sacramento

  • Archives Plaza Station (EB), 6 min walk,

Bus lines to Downtown in Sacramento

  • 51, STOCKTON/BROADWAY,
  • 102, RIVERSIDE COMMUTER,
  • 106, LAND PARK COMMUTER,
  • 109, HAZEL EXPRESS,
  • 10, Route 10,
  • 11, Route 11,
  • 12, Route 12,
  • 14, Route 14,
  • 15, Route 15,
  • 16, Route 16,
  • 17, Route 17,
  • 18, Route 18,
  • 43R, Sacramento Express,
  • 13, Downtown Sacramento,
  • 1-AM, AM Commuter 1,
  • 1-PM, PM Commuter 1,
  • 2-AM, AM Commuter 2,
  • 2-PM, PM Roseville,
  • 3-AM, AM Commuter 3,
  • 3-PM, PM Commuter 3,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Downtown?

    The closest stations to Downtown are:

    • Q St & 7th St (EB) is 147 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Q St. at 7th St. is 156 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • P Street 669 is 179 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 8th Street 1535 is 325 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • 5th St. at P St. is 406 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • 5th St & P St (NB) is 417 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • P Street 500 is 441 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • 7th St & O St (SB) is 472 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Archives Plaza Station (EB) is 495 yards away, 6 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Downtown?

    These bus lines stop near Downtown: 106, 30, 38, 51, CR.

  • Which light rail lines stop near Downtown?

    These light rail lines stop near Downtown: BLUE, GOLD.

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to Downtown in Sacramento?

    The nearest light rail station to Downtown in Sacramento is Archives Plaza Station (EB). It’s a 6 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus station to Downtown in Sacramento?

    The nearest bus station to Downtown in Sacramento is Q St & 7th St (EB). It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to Downtown in Sacramento?

    The GOLD is the first light rail that goes to Downtown in Sacramento. It stops nearby at 3:54 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to Downtown in Sacramento?

    The BLUE is the last light rail that goes to Downtown in Sacramento. It stops nearby at 12:30 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Downtown in Sacramento?

    The 51 is the first bus that goes to Downtown in Sacramento. It stops nearby at 5:57 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Downtown in Sacramento?

    The 51 is the last bus that goes to Downtown in Sacramento. It stops nearby at 10:18 PM.

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Public Transit to Downtown in Sacramento

Wondering how to get to Downtown in Sacramento? Moovit helps you find the best way to get to Downtown with step-by-step directions from the nearest public transit station.

Moovit provides free maps and live directions to help you navigate through your city. View schedules, routes, timetables, and find out how long does it take to get to Downtown in real time.

Looking for the nearest stop or station to Downtown? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Q St & 7th St (EB); Q St. at 7th St.; P Street 669; 8th Street 1535; 5th St. at P St.; 5th St & P St (NB); P Street 500; 7th St & O St (SB); Archives Plaza Station (EB).

Bus: 106, 30, 38, 51, CR, 102, 109, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 43R, 13, 1-AM, 1-PM, 2-AM, 2-PM, 134, 37.Light Rail: BLUE, GOLD.

Want to see if there’s another route that gets you there at an earlier time? Moovit helps you find alternative routes or times. Get directions from and directions to Downtown easily from the Moovit App or Website.

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Downtown Address: Q Street street in Sacramento

Downtown, Sacramento

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Public transit lines with stations closest to Downtown in Sacramento

Bus lines with stations closest to Downtown in Sacramento