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How to get fromSacramento to Pacific Groveby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento to Pacific Grove by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 19m
    $68–136

  2. Drive 187 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sacramento to Pacific Grovecar car 187 mi
    3h 17m
    $35–50

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinas Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    7h 41m
    $68–98

  4. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SMF - MRY
    6h 27m
    $37–239

  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
    6h 8m
    $509–826

Sacramento to Pacific Grove by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Pacific Grove, 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 Bus Station to Lighthouse / Carmel via Oakland, Salinas Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 7h 41m.

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