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How to get fromAlameda to Elk Groveby train (Amtrak), car, plane or tram

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There are 3 ways to get from Alameda to Elk Grove by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or tram

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Oakland to SacramentotrainCapitol Corridor / ...
    3h 5m
    $51–65

  2. Drive 84.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alameda to Elk Grovecar84.6 mi
    2h 4m
    $16–23

  3. Fly, tram

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeSFO - SMF
    2. Take the tram from 7th & Capitol Station to CRC Stationtram
    4h 13m
    $71–335

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Elk Grove, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Sacramento hourly. Tickets cost $27–40 and the journey takes 1h 59m.

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