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How to get fromSan Diego to Elk Groveby plane, tram, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Elk Grove by plane, tram, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly, tram

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SAN - SMF
    2. Take the tram from 7th & Capitol Station to CRC Stationtram tram
    3h 7m
    $120–293

  2. Drive 491.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Elk Grovecar car 491.2 mi
    8h 15m
    $90–130

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA to Petro - Santa Nellabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Petro - Santa Nella to Sacramento, CAbus bus
    12h 2m
    $146–207

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    19h
    $245–482

  5. Bus via Santa Ana

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to SACA - Sacramento Central Autobuses Incbus bus 1
    13h 16m
    $126–178

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    15h 50m
    $108–184

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar143Weekly Planes
Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 508.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Elk Grove, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Diego to Elk Grove via Los Angeles, Sacramento, 8th & O Station, and CRC Station in around 19h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Elk Grove via Santa Ana and SACA - Sacramento Central Autobuses Inc in around 13h 16m.

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