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How to get fromRancho Cordova to Montereyby train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Rancho Cordova to Monterey by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 18m
    $64–136

  2. Drive 188.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rancho Cordova to Montereycar car 188.2 mi
    3h 27m
    $35–50

  3. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SMF - MRY
    6h 53m
    $38–250

  4. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SMF - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 35m
    $510–826

Rancho Cordova to Monterey by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Rancho Cordova, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h 18m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 5 times a day.

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