There are 6 ways to get from Monterey to Rancho Murieta by bus (Greyhound), train (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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Richards Blvd at North 7th Street to El Dorado Hills Park and Ridebus C
8h 59mDrive 186.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to Rancho Murietacar 186.1 mi
3h 39m$34–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
9h 16m$125–211Fly from Monterey Regional Airport
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane MRY - SMF
7h 16m$108–385Train via Oakland (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
9h 23m$129–216Shuttle 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
7h 8m$574–900
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Rancho Murieta is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Rancho Murieta is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Rancho Murieta. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at El Dorado Hills Park and Ride via Salinas Train Station, Oakland and Richards Blvd at North 7th Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Rancho Murieta station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Hazel Station via Sacramento Valley Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
The distance between Monterey and Rancho Murieta is 261 miles. The road distance is 187.2 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Rancho Murieta without a car is to bus which takes 8h 59m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Monterey to Rancho Murieta, including transfers.
Monterey to Rancho Murieta bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Salinas Train Station.
Monterey to Rancho Murieta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Rancho Murieta is to bus which takes 8h 59m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 9h 16m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $390 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Rancho Murieta, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Rancho Murieta via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Train Station, Oakland, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd at North 7th Street, and El Dorado Hills Park and Ride in around 8h 59m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h 36m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Salinas Train Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 530 642 5383
- Website
- eldoradotransit.com
Bus from Richards Blvd at North 7th Street to El Dorado Hills Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://eldoradotransit.com
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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More Questions & Answers
Monterey to Rancho Murieta bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Oakland station.
Monterey to Rancho Murieta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Rancho Murieta is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Monterey to Rancho Murieta.
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