There are 4 ways to get from Elk Grove to Monterey by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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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 46m$91–115Drive 174.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elk Grove to Montereycar 174.2 mi
3h 10m$32–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
8h 34m$92–163Fly
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SMF - MRY
6h 57m$60–276
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elk Grove to Monterey is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Elk Grove to Monterey is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Elk Grove to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Sacramento, CA and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via King & Tully, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Elk Grove station to Monterey. However, there are services departing from CRC Station and arriving at Salinas via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Elk Grove and Monterey is 272 miles. The road distance is 175.2 miles.
The best way to get from Elk Grove to Monterey without a car is to bus which takes 7h 46m and costs $90 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Elk Grove to Monterey, including transfers.
Elk Grove to Monterey bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, depart from Sacramento, CA station.
Elk Grove to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Elk Grove to Monterey is to bus which takes 7h 46m and costs $90 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $170 and takes 8h 34m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $280 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Elk Grove, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Elk Grove to Tyler / Franklin via Sacramento, CA, San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich, King & Tully, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 5h 18m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- 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
- $95–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- 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
- $95–440
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
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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.com
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Elk Grove to Monterey bus services, operated by Xe Do Hoang Transportation, arrive at San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich station.
Elk Grove to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elk Grove to Monterey is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Elk Grove to Monterey.
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