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How to get fromSacramento to California State University, Monterey Bayby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento to California State University, Monterey Bay by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 49m
    $65–133

  2. Drive 179.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sacramento to California State University, Monterey Baycar car 179.5 mi
    3h 8m
    $33–48

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    7h 36m
    $64–94

  4. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SMF - MRY
    4h 42m
    $59–275

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

    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 1m
    $254–649

Sacramento to California State University, Monterey Bay by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and California State University, Monterey Bay, 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 to California State University, Monterey Bay via Stockton, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 6, and Inter-Garrison / 5th Ave in around 7h 36m.

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