There are 6 ways to get from Auburn to Monterey by train, shuttle, car, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, shuttle
best- Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
6h 51m$101–172Drive 218.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Auburn to Montereycar 218.1 mi
3h 47m$40–58Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SMF - MRY
7h 24m$46–270Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 42m$75–143Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramentotrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
8h 37m$73–157Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Richmondtrain
- Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SFO - MRY
7h 13m$241–642
Auburn to Monterey by train, bus, and shuttle
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auburn to Monterey is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Auburn to Monterey is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Auburn to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Auburn Amtrak and arriving at Salinas via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
The distance between Auburn and Monterey is 249 miles. The road distance is 219.4 miles.
The best way to get from Auburn to Monterey without a car is to train and shuttle which takes 6h 51m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Auburn to Monterey, including transfers.
Auburn to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Auburn Amtrak station.
Auburn to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auburn to Monterey is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Auburn to Monterey.
There are 227+ hotels available in Monterey.
What companies run services between Auburn, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Auburn Amtrak to Tyler / Franklin via Sacramento, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 8h 37m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Auburn Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Auburn Amtrak to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Auburn Amtrak to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
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