There are 3 ways to get from Sacramento to Pacific Grove by train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Pacific Grove is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Pacific Grove is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Pacific Grove. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Sacramento and Pacific Grove is 218 miles. The road distance is 188.1 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Pacific Grove without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Sacramento to Pacific Grove, including transfers.
Sacramento to Pacific Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Pacific Grove is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs $110 - $190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $35 - $240 and takes 7h 25m.
Sacramento to Pacific Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Pacific Grove is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Sacramento to Pacific Grove.
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 $50–120 and the journey takes 5h 18m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 2 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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