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

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There are 5 ways to get from Sacramento to Pacific Grove 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 19m
    $113–174

  2. Drive  187 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sacramento to Pacific Grovecar car 187 mi
    3h 18m
    $32–47

  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
    8h 6m

  4. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SMF - MRY
    6h 14m
    $42–279

  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 11m
    $469–626

Sacramento to Pacific Grove by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest 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 $100–170 and the journey takes 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento to Lighthouse / Carmel via Stockton, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 8h 6m.

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