There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento to Monterey by train (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 39m$67–134Drive 185.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sacramento to Montereycar 185.2 mi
3h 14m$34–49Fly Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SMF - MRY
5h 48m$35–236Fly Sacramento International Airport 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
5h 30m$507–823Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
- Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SFO - MRY
6h 5m$230–620
Sacramento to Monterey by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Monterey is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Monterey is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Sacramento and Monterey is 218 miles. The road distance is 186.3 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Monterey without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Sacramento to Monterey, including transfers.
Sacramento to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Monterey is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $35 - $240 and takes 5h 48m.
Sacramento to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Monterey is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Sacramento to Monterey.
What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $65–130 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) every 4 hours.
- 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
- $30–230
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–170
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Book your Sacramento to Monterey train tickets online with Omio.
There are 225+ hotels available in Monterey.