There are 5 ways to get from Elk Grove to Auburn by bus, tram, train, car, or taxi
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Line 26 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from University/65Th Lrt & Bay 3 to Watt Ave & Longview Drbus 26
- Take the bus from Light Rail - Watt I80 to Auburn Stationbus 10
2h 50m$48–55Drive 41.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elk Grove to Auburncar 41.3 mi
51 min$8–11Tram, train
- Take the tram from CRC Station to 8th & O Stationtram Blue
- Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
3h 2m$35–52Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elk Grove to Auburntaxi 41.3 mi
51 min$140–180Tram, bus
- Take the tram from CRC Station to Watt/I-80 Stationtram Blue
- Take the bus from Light Rail - Watt I80 to Auburn Stationbus 10
3h 9m$27–31
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elk Grove to Auburn is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Elk Grove to Auburn is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Elk Grove to Auburn station. However, there are services departing from University/65Th Lrt & Bay 3 and arriving at Auburn Station via Light Rail - Watt I80. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Elk Grove station to Auburn. However, there are services departing from CRC Station and arriving at Auburn Amtrak via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Elk Grove and Auburn is 49 miles. The road distance is 41.6 miles.
The best way to get from Elk Grove to Auburn without a car is to line 26 bus and bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $45 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Elk Grove to Auburn, including transfers.
Elk Grove to Auburn bus services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, depart from University/65Th Lrt & Bay 3 station.
Elk Grove to Auburn train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, depart from CRC Station.
Elk Grove to Auburn bus services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, arrive at Watt Ave & Longview Dr station.
What companies run services between Elk Grove, CA, USA and Auburn, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Elk Grove to Auburn Station via University/65Th Lrt & Bay 3, Watt Ave & Longview Dr, and Light Rail - Watt I80 in around 2h 50m.
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Tram from CRC Station to 8th & O Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Tram from CRC Station to Watt/I-80 Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 916 321 2877
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
Bus from University/65Th Lrt & Bay 3 to Watt Ave & Longview Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sacramento Regional Transit
- Phone
- +1 530-745-7570
- Website
- Placer County Transit
Bus from Light Rail - Watt I80 to Auburn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Placer County Transit
Bus from Light Rail - Watt I80 to Auburn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Placer County Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Americab
- Phone
- +1 916-441-5555
- Website
- americab.net
White Cab Sacramento
- Phone
- +1 916 904 4407
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More Questions & Answers
Elk Grove to Auburn train services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, arrive at 8th & O Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elk Grove to Auburn is 42 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Elk Grove to Auburn.
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