There are 4 ways to get from Pacific Grove to Sacramento by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane
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 / ...
6h 14m$113–194Drive 186.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pacific Grove to Sacramentocar 186.5 mi
3h 20m$34–50Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Emeryville to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
8h 25m$54–102Fly
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane MRY - SMF
4h 52m$58–308
Pacific Grove to Sacramento by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pacific Grove to Sacramento is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Pacific Grove to Sacramento is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Pacific Grove to Sacramento. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Sacramento via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Pacific Grove and Sacramento is 218 miles. The road distance is 187.6 miles.
The best way to get from Pacific Grove to Sacramento without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Pacific Grove to Sacramento, including transfers.
Pacific Grove to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Pacific Grove to Sacramento is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs $110 - $200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $55 - $310 and takes 4h 52m.
Pacific Grove to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pacific Grove to Sacramento is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Pacific Grove to Sacramento.
What companies run services between Pacific Grove, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Pacific Grove to Sacramento via Salinas and Oakland in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 3 hours.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- 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
- $27–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Emeryville to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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