There are 3 ways to get from Elk Grove to San Simeon by train, taxi, 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, taxi (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Sacramento to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the taxi from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to San Simeontaxi
9h 45m$230–369Drive 270.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elk Grove to San Simeoncar 270.6 mi
5h 14m$50–72Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Sacramento to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus 23 / ...
- Drive from Canal / Bassett Street to San Simeoncar
10h 10m$107–138
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elk Grove to San Simeon is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Elk Grove to San Simeon is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs $45 - $75.
The distance between Elk Grove and San Simeon is 347 miles. The road distance is 272.2 miles.
The best way to get from Elk Grove to San Simeon without a car is to train and taxi which takes 9h 45m and costs $230 - $370.
It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from Elk Grove to San Simeon, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Elk Grove to San Simeon is 272 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Elk Grove to San Simeon.
There are 171+ hotels available in San Simeon.
What companies run services between Elk Grove, CA, USA and San Simeon, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Elk Grove to San Simeon. However, you can take the taxi to CRC Station, take the vehicle to 8th & O Station, walk to Sacramento, take the train to Paso Robles Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to San Simeon. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elk Grove to San Simeon via Sacramento, San Jose, King & Tully, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, and Canal / Bassett Street in around 10h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Sacramento to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- xedohoang.com
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- xedohoang.com
Bus from Sacramento to San Jose
- 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
- $20–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://mst.org/
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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