There are 6 ways to get from Colfax to Monterey by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, train (Amtrak), or shuttle
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Colfax Depot to J St & 8th Stbus 60
- Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
9h 18m$63–135Bus, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Colfax Depot to J St & 8th Stbus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SMF - MRY
7h 49m$36–248Bus
- Take the bus from Colfax to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 45m$64–104Drive 234 mi
- Drive from Colfax to Montereycar 234 mi
4h 3m$43–62Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
10h 8m$83–173Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Take the bus from Colfax Depot to J St & 8th Stbus
- 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 Shuttle Station
7h 31m$508–825
Colfax to Monterey by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colfax to Monterey is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Colfax to Monterey is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Colfax to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Colfax and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Oakland and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Colfax station to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Colfax Amtrak Station and arriving at Salinas via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
The distance between Colfax and Monterey is 271 miles. The road distance is 235.3 miles.
The best way to get from Colfax to Monterey without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 18m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Colfax to Monterey, including transfers.
Colfax to Monterey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Colfax station.
Colfax to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Colfax Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Colfax to Monterey is to bus which takes 9h 45m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 10h 8m.
What companies run services between Colfax, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Colfax to Tyler / Franklin via Oakland, West Oakland, Lake Merritt, Oakland, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 9h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stop via Sacramento, Salinas, and Salinas in around 10h 8m.
- 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 Sacramento International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
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 Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 530-745-7570
- Website
- placercountytransit.com
Bus from Colfax Depot to J St & 8th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://placercountytransit.com
Bus from Colfax Depot to J St & 8th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://placercountytransit.com
Bus from Colfax Depot to J St & 8th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://placercountytransit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Colfax to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- 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 Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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More Questions & Answers
Colfax to Monterey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Colfax to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colfax to Monterey is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Colfax to Monterey.
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