There are 3 ways to get from Sacramento to Moss Landing by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 45m$111–170Drive 167.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sacramento to Moss Landingcar 167.1 mi
3h 2m$29–42Bus (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 32m
Sacramento to Moss Landing by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Moss Landing is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Moss Landing is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento to Moss Landing. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Highway 1 / Dolan Road via Stockton, San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Moss Landing. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Sacramento and Moss Landing is 211 miles. The road distance is 168 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Moss Landing without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Sacramento to Moss Landing, including transfers.
Sacramento to Moss Landing bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
Sacramento to Moss Landing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Moss Landing is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs $110 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 32m.
What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Moss Landing, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento to Highway 1 / Dolan Road via Stockton, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1 in around 7h 32m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Sacramento to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Sacramento to Moss Landing bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Sacramento to Moss Landing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Moss Landing is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Sacramento to Moss Landing.
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