There are 3 ways to get from Sacramento to Gonzales by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 50m$63–131Drive 189.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sacramento to Gonzalescar 189.8 mi
3h 18m$35–50Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
7h 37m$64–95
Sacramento to Gonzales by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Gonzales is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Gonzales is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento to Gonzales. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at 5th St / Day St via Stockton, San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Gonzales. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Sacramento and Gonzales is 216 miles. The road distance is 190.9 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Gonzales without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Sacramento to Gonzales, including transfers.
Sacramento to Gonzales bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
Sacramento to Gonzales train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Gonzales is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Gonzales, 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 5th St / Day St via Stockton, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 in around 7h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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- +1 800-872-7245
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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
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento to Gonzales bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Sacramento to Gonzales train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Gonzales is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Sacramento to Gonzales.
There are one+ hotels available in Gonzales.