There are 5 ways to get from Carmichael to Monterey Bay Aquarium by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
8h 46m$66–140Drive 191.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carmichael to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar 191.6 mi
3h 37m$35–51Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Emeryvilletrain Capitol Corridor / ...
- Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 31m$68–124Fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SMF - MRY
7h 20m$40–252Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
6h 58m$512–830
Carmichael to Monterey Bay Aquarium by tram, train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmichael to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Carmichael to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Carmichael station to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Mather Field/Mills Station and arriving at Salinas via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
The distance between Carmichael and Monterey Bay Aquarium is 232 miles. The road distance is 192.7 miles.
The best way to get from Carmichael to Monterey Bay Aquarium without a car is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Carmichael to Monterey Bay Aquarium, including transfers.
Carmichael to Monterey Bay Aquarium train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Carmichael to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $35 - $260 and takes 7h 20m.
Carmichael to Monterey Bay Aquarium train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmichael to Monterey Bay Aquarium is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Carmichael to Monterey Bay Aquarium.
What companies run services between Carmichael, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h 18m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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