There are 4 ways to get from Elk Grove to Alameda by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, tram, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
2h 14m$74–97Drive 85.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elk Grove to Alamedacar 85.6 mi
2h 2m$16–23Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain Capitol Corridor / ...
3h 40m$54–89Tram, fly
- Take the tram from CRC Station to 8th & Capitol Stationtram
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
4h 11m$488–797
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elk Grove to Alameda is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Elk Grove to Alameda is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Elk Grove station to Alameda. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Oakland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Elk Grove station to Alameda. However, there are services departing from CRC Station and arriving at Oakland via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Elk Grove and Alameda is 98 miles. The road distance is 86.1 miles.
The best way to get from Elk Grove to Alameda without a car is to bus which takes 2h 14m and costs $70 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Elk Grove to Alameda, including transfers.
Elk Grove to Alameda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Elk Grove to Alameda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Elk Grove to Alameda is to bus which takes 2h 14m and costs $70 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Elk Grove, CA, USA and Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland 3 times a day. Tickets cost $12–24 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Oakland hourly. Tickets cost $29–60 and the journey takes 1h 57m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- sacrt.com
Tram from CRC Station to 8th & Capitol Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.sacrt.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Elk Grove to Alameda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Elk Grove to Alameda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elk Grove to Alameda is 86 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Elk Grove to Alameda.
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