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How to get fromCarmel to Sacramentoby train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Carmel to Sacramento by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    6h 14m
    $127–213

  2. Drive 188.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmel to Sacramentocar car 188.8 mi
    3h 20m
    $35–50

  3. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MRY - SMF
    6h 46m
    $42–300

  4. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SFO - SMF
    6h 26m
    $489–827

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Carmel, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Carmel to Sacramento via Salinas and Oakland in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 4 hours.

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