There are 3 ways to get from Elk Grove to California State University, Monterey Bay by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwichbus Sacramento
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 56m$90–112Drive 168.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elk Grove to California State University, Monterey Baycar 168.6 mi
3h 5m$31–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
8h 44m$87–162
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elk Grove to California State University, Monterey Bay is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Elk Grove to California State University, Monterey Bay is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Elk Grove to California State University, Monterey Bay. However, there are services departing from Sacramento, CA and arriving at Inter-Garrison / 5th Ave via King & Tully, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Elk Grove station to California State University, Monterey Bay. However, there are services departing from CRC Station and arriving at Salinas via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
The distance between Elk Grove and California State University, Monterey Bay is 263 miles. The road distance is 169.5 miles.
The best way to get from Elk Grove to California State University, Monterey Bay without a car is to bus which takes 7h 56m and costs $85 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Elk Grove to California State University, Monterey Bay, including transfers.
Elk Grove to California State University, Monterey Bay bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, depart from Sacramento, CA station.
Elk Grove to California State University, Monterey Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Elk Grove to California State University, Monterey Bay is to bus which takes 7h 56m and costs $85 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 8h 44m.
What companies run services between Elk Grove, CA, USA and California State University, Monterey Bay, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Elk Grove to California State University, Monterey Bay via Sacramento, CA, San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, King & Tully, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 6, and Inter-Garrison / 5th Ave in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h 18m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
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- +1 800-872-7245
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Train from Sacramento to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $36–40
- Schedules at
- xedohoang.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Elk Grove to California State University, Monterey Bay bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, arrive at San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich station.
Elk Grove to California State University, Monterey Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elk Grove to California State University, Monterey Bay is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Elk Grove to California State University, Monterey Bay.
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