There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Monterey 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 to Monterey Regional Airport
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SMF - MRY
4h 33m$36–234Drive 190.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Montereycar 190.4 mi
3h 20m$35–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
7h 53m$64–137Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
8h 40m$66–100Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Monterey190.4 mi
3h 20mFly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
4h 15m$508–794Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SMF - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
5h 43m$122–458
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Monterey by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Monterey is to drive which costs $35 - $50 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Monterey is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $35 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Terminal B and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Sacramento, Stockton, San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Monterey is 151 miles. The road distance is 191.5 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Monterey without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Monterey, including transfers.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Monterey is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $35 - $240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 7h 53m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h 18m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Ontario/San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Long Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sacramento-SMF to Monterey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Monterey is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Monterey.
There are 227+ hotels available in Monterey.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Monterey. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.