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How to get fromSacramento to Monterey Bay Aquariumby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento to Monterey Bay Aquarium by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 7m
    $65–136

  2. Drive 186.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sacramento to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar car 186.4 mi
    3h 16m
    $34–50

  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 54m
    $67–100

  4. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SMF - MRY
    6h 15m
    $37–249

  5. Fly 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 53m
    $489–826

Sacramento to Monterey Bay Aquarium by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, 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 Monterey Bay Aquarium via Stockton, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 7h 54m.

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