There are 7 ways to get from Monterey to Sacramento Airport (SMF) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, 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.
Fly from Monterey Regional Airport
best- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane MRY - SMF
4h 50m$43–303Drive 189.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to Sacramento Airport (SMF)car 189.1 mi
3h 22m$35–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
8h 22m$64–137Bus (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 46m$67–100Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Monterey to Sacramento-SMF189.1 mi
3h 22mShuttle 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
4h 42m$509–818Train via Oakland (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
8h 29m$62–142
Monterey to Sacramento Airport (SMF) by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Sacramento Airport (SMF). However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Terminal A via Salinas, San Jose, Stockton and J St. at 8th St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Sacramento Airport (SMF). However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Sacramento via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
The distance between Monterey and Sacramento Airport (SMF) is 151 miles. The road distance is 190.3 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Sacramento Airport (SMF) without a car is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Monterey to Sacramento Airport (SMF), including transfers.
Monterey to Sacramento Airport (SMF) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey to Sacramento Airport (SMF) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $40 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 8h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 9h 46m.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 4 hours. 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
- $30–250
- 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
- $210–1,100
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 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
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
Train from Salinas to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- 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
- $20–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–24
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Monterey to Sacramento-SMF
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Monterey to Sacramento Airport (SMF) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Monterey to Sacramento Airport (SMF) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Sacramento Airport (SMF) is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Monterey to Sacramento Airport (SMF).
There are 309+ hotels available in Sacramento Airport (SMF).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Monterey and Sacramento Airport (SMF). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.