There are 4 ways to get from Sonoma to Pacific Grove by taxi, train, bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Sonoma to Richmondtaxi
- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
5h 45m$265–345Drive 159.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sonoma to Pacific Grovecar 159.9 mi
2h 56m$29–41Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Sonoma to Emeryvilletaxi
- Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 13mBus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus To SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
7h 50m$91–107
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sonoma to Pacific Grove is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Sonoma to Pacific Grove is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $28 - $45.
The distance between Sonoma and Pacific Grove is 178 miles. The road distance is 160.9 miles.
The best way to get from Sonoma to Pacific Grove without a car is to taxi and train which takes 5h 45m and costs $260 - $350.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Sonoma to Pacific Grove, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Sonoma to Pacific Grove is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Sonoma to Pacific Grove.
There are 76+ hotels available in Pacific Grove.
What companies run services between Sonoma, CA, USA and Pacific Grove, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Sonoma to Pacific Grove. However, you can take the taxi to Richmond, take the train to Oakland, take the train to Salinas, then take the taxi to Pacific Grove. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Emeryville, take the bus to Salinas, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, take the line 20 bus to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, then take the line 1 bus to Lighthouse / Carmel.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 415-461-4222
- Website
- Marin Airporter
Bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- Marin Airporter
- Adult One-way
- $32
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $130–200
Vallejo City Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 707-643-3333
Santa Rosa Taxi
- Phone
- +1-707-579-1212
- Website
- santarosataxicab.com
Vallejo City Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 707-643-3333
Santa Rosa Taxi
- Phone
- +1-707-579-1212
- Website
- santarosataxicab.com
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