There are 4 ways to get from Carmichael to Monterey by train (Amtrak), car, plane, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
8h 18m$44–106Drive 190.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carmichael to Montereycar 190.4 mi
3h 34m$35–51Fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SMF - MRY
7h 28m$48–330Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SMF - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage
7h 10m$98–312
Carmichael to Monterey by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmichael to Monterey is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Carmichael to Monterey is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Carmichael and Monterey is 230 miles. The road distance is 191.5 miles.
The best way to get from Carmichael to Monterey without a car is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs $40 - $110.
It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Carmichael to Monterey, including transfers.
The best way to get from Carmichael to Monterey is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $45 - $330 and takes 7h 28m.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmichael to Monterey is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Carmichael to Monterey.
There are 289+ hotels available in Monterey.
What companies run services between Carmichael, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $40–100 and the journey takes 5h 18m. Alternatively, Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 3 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–75
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Online Discount
- $65–75
- Standard Rate
- $69–74
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