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How to get fromSeaside to Sacramentoby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Seaside to Sacramento by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 17m
    $62–133

  2. Drive 182 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Seaside to Sacramentocar car 182 mi
    3h 13m
    $34–48

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0870
    8h 14m
    $57–91

  4. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MRY - SMF
    6h 33m
    $47–310

  5. Train via Oakland (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    7h 23m
    $60–138

  6. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SFO - SMF
    6h 13m
    $509–827

Seaside to Sacramento by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Del Monte / Broadway to Sacramento Bus Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Oakland, Lake Merritt, West Oakland, and Oakland in around 8h 14m.

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