There are 4 ways to get from Fairfield to Monterey by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 50m$50–79Drive 145.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairfield to Montereycar 145.3 mi
2h 32m$27–39Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 51m$48–110Train, BART, shuttle
- Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Richmondtrain
- Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
5h 41m$79–110
Fairfield to Monterey by bus, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfield to Monterey is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfield to Monterey is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfield to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Suisun City Bus Stop and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Oakland and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfield to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Suisun-Fairfield and arriving at Salinas via Martinez. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Fairfield and Monterey is 187 miles. The road distance is 146.1 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfield to Monterey without a car is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Fairfield to Monterey, including transfers.
Fairfield to Monterey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Suisun City Bus Stop station.
Fairfield to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Martinez station.
The best way to get from Fairfield to Monterey is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs $50 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Fairfield, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Tyler / Franklin via Oakland, West Oakland, Lake Merritt, Oakland, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Martinez to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 4h 12m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Martinez to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Suisun-Fairfield to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- 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 International to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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More Questions & Answers
Fairfield to Monterey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Fairfield to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfield to Monterey is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Fairfield to Monterey.
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