There are 4 ways to get from Carmel to Elk Grove by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
7h 21m$152–246Drive 177.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carmel to Elk Grovecar 177.3 mi
3h 16m$33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
9h 38m$119–170Fly
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane MRY - SMF
7h 46m$71–338
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Elk Grove is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Carmel to Elk Grove is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmel to Elk Grove station. However, there are services departing from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmel to Elk Grove station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at CRC Station via Oakland and 8th & O Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Carmel and Elk Grove is 238 miles. The road distance is 178.3 miles.
The best way to get from Carmel to Elk Grove without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Carmel to Elk Grove, including transfers.
Carmel to Elk Grove bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Carmel to Elk Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Carmel to Elk Grove is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs $150 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 9h 38m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $340 and takes 7h 46m.
What companies run services between Carmel, CA, USA and Elk Grove, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Carmel to Elk Grove via Salinas, Oakland, Sacramento, 8th & O Station, and CRC Station in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Elk Grove via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Oakland, Lake Merritt, West Oakland, Oakland, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 9h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Carmel to Elk Grove bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Carmel to Elk Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Elk Grove is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Carmel to Elk Grove.
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