There are 4 ways to get from Sacramento to Prunedale by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 34m$66–132Drive 166 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sacramento to Prunedalecar 166 mi
2h 52m$31–44Bus (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 21m$66–96Fly, shuttle
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Prunedale Park & Ride
5h$502–818
Sacramento to Prunedale by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Prunedale is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Prunedale is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento to Prunedale. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride via Stockton, San Jose and Lincoln Ave / W Market St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento to Prunedale. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Sacramento and Prunedale is 208 miles. The road distance is 166.9 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Prunedale without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Sacramento to Prunedale, including transfers.
Sacramento to Prunedale bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
Sacramento to Prunedale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento to Prunedale is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Prunedale, 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 Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride via Stockton, San Jose, Salinas, and Lincoln Ave / W Market St in around 7h 21m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sacramento to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Stockton to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Prunedale Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $50–65
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento to Prunedale bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stockton station.
Sacramento to Prunedale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Prunedale is 167 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Sacramento to Prunedale.
There are 94+ hotels available in Prunedale.