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How to get fromMonterey to Elk Groveby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Monterey to Elk Grove by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 35m
    $91–161

  2. Drive 173 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Elk Grovecar car 173 mi
    3h 12m
    $32–46

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockton to SACA - Sacramento Central Autobuses Incbus bus 1
    8h 39m
    $109–158

  4. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MRY - SMF
    5h 37m
    $69–335

  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 43m
    $90–166

  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 14m
    $535–850

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Elk Grove, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Elk Grove via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, Stockton, Stockton, and SACA - Sacramento Central Autobuses Inc in around 8h 39m.

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