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How to get fromMonterey Bay Aquarium to Sacramentoby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Sacramento by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    8h 1m
    $65–122

  2. Drive 185.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Sacramentocar car 185.9 mi
    3h 19m
    $34–49

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 20m
    $64–137

  4. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MRY - SMF
    6h 39m
    $42–300

  5. Train via Oakland (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    8h 22m
    $62–142

  6. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SFO - SMF
    6h 20m
    $489–827

Monterey Bay Aquarium to Sacramento by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h 36m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 4 hours.

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