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How to get fromPacific Grove to Sonoraby train, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Pacific Grove to Sonora by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain train Ace
    3. Drive from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Sonoracar car
    8h 11m
    $47–84

  2. Drive 166.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pacific Grove to Sonoracar car 166.7 mi
    3h 34m
    $31–44

  3. Bus, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus bus
    3. Drive from Stockton to Sonoracar car
    8h 28m
    $61–92

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  • Distance: 221.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Pacific Grove, CA, USA and Sonora, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Pacific Grove to Sonora. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Calle Principal / Parking Garage, walk to Tyler / Franklin, take the line 20 bus to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, walk to Salinas, take the train to San Jose, walk to San Jose Station Diridon, take the train to Lathrop/Manteca Station, then drive to Sonora. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lighthouse / 12th to Sonora via Calle Principal / Parking Garage, Tyler / Franklin, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, and Stockton in around 8h 28m.

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