What is the cheapest way to get from Salinas to Sacramento?

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Sacramento is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salinas to Sacramento?

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Sacramento is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct train between Salinas and Sacramento?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salinas and arriving at Sacramento. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Salinas to Sacramento?

The distance between Salinas and Sacramento is 198 miles. The road distance is 173.4 miles.

How do I travel from Salinas to Sacramento without a car?

The best way to get from Salinas to Sacramento without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $50 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Salinas to Sacramento?

The train from Salinas to Sacramento takes 5h 36m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Sacramento train from?

Salinas to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train or fly from Salinas to Sacramento?

The best way to get from Salinas to Sacramento is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $40 - $290 and takes 7h 52m.

Where does the Salinas to Sacramento train arrive?

Salinas to Sacramento train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from Salinas to Sacramento?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Sacramento is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Salinas to Sacramento.

How do I get a train ticket from Salinas to Sacramento?

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Where can I stay near Sacramento?

There are 320+ hotels available in Sacramento.

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There are 5 ways to get from Salinas to Sacramento by train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
5h 36m
$50–120
Drive 172.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salinas to Sacramentocar 172.4 mi
3h 2m
$32–46
Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane SFO - SMF
5h 29m
$455–814
Train via Oakland (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor / ...
5h 43m
$51–118
Fly from Monterey Regional Airport
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane MRY - SMF
7h 52m
$42–290

Salinas to Sacramento by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 197.2 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 5h 36m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 4 hours.

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