There are 5 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
7h 34m$186–260Drive 159.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sonoma to Pacific Grovecar 159.9 mi
2h 56m$30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom Stbus 172
- Take the bus from San Francisco to Salinas Train Stationbus FlixBus 2005
8h 37mBus, 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 52m$91–107Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Martinezbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
10h 13m$64–123
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sonoma to Pacific Grove is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Sonoma to Pacific Grove is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sonoma to Pacific Grove. However, there are services departing from Sonoma Plaza and arriving at Lighthouse / Carmel via Copeland St Transit Mall, 4th St & Folsom St, San Francisco, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
The distance between Sonoma and Pacific Grove is 180 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 7h 34m and costs $180 - $260.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Sonoma to Pacific Grove, including transfers.
Sonoma to Pacific Grove bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Copeland St Transit Mall station.
Sonoma to Pacific Grove bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 4th St & Folsom St station.
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 307+ hotels available in Pacific Grove.
What companies run services between Sonoma, CA, USA and Pacific Grove, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Sonoma Plaza to Lighthouse / Carmel via Petaluma Transit Mall, Copeland St Transit Mall, 4th St & Folsom St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, Salinas Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 8h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Martinez to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- goldengate.org
Bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to 4th St & Folsom St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.goldengate.org/
- Adult
- $8–12
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Salinas Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 415-461-4222
- Website
- marinairporter.com
Bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- https://marinairporter.com/
- Adult One-way
- $32
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Petaluma to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $130–170
Vallejo City Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 707-643-3333
Santa Rosa Taxi
- Phone
- +1-707-579-1212
- Website
- santarosataxicab.com
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