There are 4 ways to get from Marina to Elk Grove by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
8h 12m$139–216Drive 164.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Marina to Elk Grovecar 164.4 mi
3h 3m$30–44Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
8h 40mShuttle, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Marina Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
5h 52m$500–707
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Marina to Elk Grove is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Marina to Elk Grove is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Marina to Elk Grove. However, there are services departing from Del Monte/ Mortimer and arriving at Sacramento via Salinas, San Jose and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Marina to Elk Grove station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at CRC Station via Oakland and 8th & O Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Marina and Elk Grove is 226 miles. The road distance is 165.4 miles.
The best way to get from Marina to Elk Grove without a car is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Marina to Elk Grove, including transfers.
Marina to Elk Grove bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Marina to Elk Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Marina to Elk Grove is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs $130 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Marina, Monterey County, CA, USA and Elk Grove, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Del Monte/ Mortimer to Elk Grove via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Oakland, Sacramento, 8th & O Station, and CRC Station in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Del Monte/ Mortimer to Elk Grove via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, Stockton, and Sacramento in around 8h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from Marina Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–65
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–65
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Booking & Getting There
Marina to Elk Grove bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Marina to Elk Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marina to Elk Grove is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Marina to Elk Grove.
There are 193+ hotels available in Elk Grove.