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How to get fromCalifornia State University, Monterey Bay to Sacramentoby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from California State University, Monterey Bay to Sacramento by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 8m
    $62–133

  2. Drive 178.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from California State University, Monterey Bay to Sacramentocar car 178.8 mi
    3h 11m
    $33–48

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    8h 6m
    $57–91

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MRY - SMF
    4h 19m
    $68–334

  5. Train via Oakland (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    7h 16m
    $60–138

California State University, Monterey Bay to Sacramento by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between California State University, Monterey Bay, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from California State University, Monterey Bay to Sacramento Bus Station via Inter-Garrison / Student Center, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 6, Salinas, Oakland, Lake Merritt, West Oakland, and Oakland in around 8h 6m.

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