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How to get fromSacramento to Monterey Bayby train, bus, unknown, plane, subway, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento to Monterey Bay by train, bus, unknown, plane, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus, travel

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    1. Take the train from Sacramento to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    3. Walk from Soquel Ave & Front to Monterey Bayunknown unknown
    4h 46m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    4. Walk from Soquel Ave & Front to Monterey Bayunknown unknown
    5h 45m

  3. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SMF - MRY
    2. Walk from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Monterey Bayunknown unknown
    4h 46m

  4. Train, travel (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Walk from Salinas to Monterey Bayunknown unknown
    5h 48m

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

    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
    4. Walk from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Monterey Bayunknown unknown
    5h 8m

  6. Fly Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle, travel

    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 Marina Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3. Walk from Marina Shuttle Station to Monterey Bayunknown unknown
    5h 35m

  7. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, travel

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SMF - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Marina Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3. Walk from Marina Shuttle Station to Monterey Bayunknown unknown
    7h

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

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Monterey Bay, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sacramento to Monterey Bay. However, you can take the train to San Jose, walk to Diridon Station, take the bus to Soquel Ave & Front, then travel to Monterey Bay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento to Monterey Bay via Stockton, San Jose, Diridon Station, and Soquel Ave & Front in around 5h 45m.

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