There are 3 ways to get from Elk Grove to Mendocino by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Sacramento to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pear Tree Center - Ross to Little Lake St & Kasten Stbus 65
9h 11mDrive 193.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elk Grove to Mendocinocar 193.1 mi
4h 24m$36–51Train, bus via Santa Rosa
- Take the train from Davis to Martineztrain
- Take the bus from Martinez to Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Coddingtown Mall - Amtrak to Little Lake St & Kasten Stbus 65
11h 31m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elk Grove to Mendocino is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Elk Grove to Mendocino is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Elk Grove and Mendocino is 258 miles. The road distance is 194.2 miles.
The best way to get from Elk Grove to Mendocino without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Elk Grove to Mendocino, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Elk Grove to Mendocino is 194 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Elk Grove to Mendocino.
There are 152+ hotels available in Mendocino.
What companies run services between Elk Grove, CA, USA and Mendocino, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Elk Grove to Mendocino. However, you can take the taxi to CRC Station, take the vehicle to 8th & O Station, walk to Sacramento, take the train to Martinez, walk to Martinez, take the bus to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop, walk to Pear Tree Center - Ross, then take the bus to Little Lake St & Kasten St. Alternatively, you can drive from Elk Grove to Mendocino in around 4h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Davis to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Martinez to Ukiah Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Martinez to Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-696-4682
- Website
- Mendocino Transit Authority
Bus from Pear Tree Center - Ross to Little Lake St & Kasten St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–23
- Website
- Mendocino Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Mendocino Maps and Schedules
Bus from Coddingtown Mall - Amtrak to Little Lake St & Kasten St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–23
- Website
- Mendocino Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Mendocino Maps and Schedules
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