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How to get fromSacramento to 17-Mile Driveby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, subway, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Sacramento to 17-Mile Drive by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    5h 54m
    $140–219

  2. Drive 191.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sacramento to 17-Mile Drivecar car 191.6 mi
    3h 24m
    $35–51

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinas Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    7h 15m

  4. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SMF - MRY
    4h 46m
    $62–273

  5. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    5h 5m
    $257–656

  6. Fly Sacramento International Airport 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
    5h 42m
    $529–850

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 221 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and 17-Mile Drive, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to 17-Mile Drive via Oakland, Salinas Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 7h 15m.

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