There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to Elk Grove by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to SACA - Sacramento Central Autobuses Incbus 1
8h 39m$119–169Drive 173 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to Elk Grovecar 173 mi
3h 12m$32–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
8h 43m$89–166Fly from Monterey Regional Airport
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane MRY - SMF
6h 49m$72–315Shuttle 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 14m$513–860
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights
Questions & Answers
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 SACA - Sacramento Central Autobuses Inc via Salinas, San Jose and Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
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 214 miles. The road distance is 174 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Elk Grove without a car is to bus which takes 8h 39m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 8h 39m 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 bus which takes 8h 39m and costs $110 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 8h 43m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $320 and takes 6h 49m.
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, San Jose, Stockton, Stockton, and SACA - Sacramento Central Autobuses Inc in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
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
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- 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
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Stockton to SACA - Sacramento Central Autobuses Inc
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $25–40
- 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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More Questions & Answers
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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