There are 6 ways to get from Monterey to Sacramento by train (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, subway, or train
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 Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
7h 29m$67–133Drive 184.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to Sacramentocar 184.6 mi
3h 16m$34–49Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane MRY - SMF
5h 22m$45–307Train via Oakland (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
7h 36m$66–138Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport
- 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
5h 14m$511–822Fly Monterey Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MRY - SFO
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway
- Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
5h 50m$230–624
Monterey to Sacramento by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Sacramento is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Sacramento is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Sacramento via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Monterey and Sacramento is 218 miles. The road distance is 185.7 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Sacramento without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Monterey to Sacramento, including transfers.
Monterey to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Sacramento is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $45 - $310 and takes 5h 22m.
Monterey to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Sacramento is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Monterey to Sacramento.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 5h 36m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 4 hours.
- 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
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
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
- $65–130
- 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
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
- 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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