There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to Elk Grove by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
8h 43m$134–216Drive 173 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to Elk Grovecar 173 mi
3h 12m$32–46Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus
9h 11mFly from Monterey Regional Airport
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane MRY - SMF
5h 44m$72–325Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
6h 12m$503–710
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Elk Grove is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Elk Grove is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Elk Grove. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Sacramento via Salinas, San Jose and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey 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 43m.
The distance between Monterey and Elk Grove is 235 miles. The road distance is 174 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Elk Grove without a car is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Monterey to Elk Grove, including transfers.
Monterey to Elk Grove bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey to Elk Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Elk Grove is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs $130 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 11m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $330 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Elk Grove, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Elk Grove via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Oakland, Sacramento, 8th & O Station, and CRC Station in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Elk Grove via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, Stockton, and Sacramento in around 9h 11m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–220
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
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
- $55–95
- 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 Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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Booking & Getting There
Monterey to Elk Grove bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Monterey to Elk Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Elk Grove is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Monterey to Elk Grove.
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