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How to get fromLincoln to Montereyby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, shuttle, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Lincoln to Monterey by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Train via Oakland (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Oaklandtrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 11m
    $111–212

  2. Drive 213 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lincoln to Montereycar car 213 mi
    3h 47m
    $39–57

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roseville Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 18m
    $60–101

  4. Train, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    8h 31m
    $95–169

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to San Josetrain train Capitol Corridor
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 22m
    $68–138

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 35m
    $66–138

Lincoln to Monterey by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration11h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Lincoln, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Lincoln to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stop via Roseville Amtrak, Oakland, Salinas, and Salinas in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3rd St & F St to Tyler / Franklin via Galleria Cir & West Dr, Vernon St & Grant St, Roseville Bus Stop, Oakland, West Oakland, Lake Merritt, Oakland, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 11h 18m.

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