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How to get fromMinneapolis Airport (MSP) to Montereyby plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Monterey by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MSP - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 13m
    $493–668

  2. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane MSP - MRY
    7h 12m
    $140–569

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    2d 14h
    $465–804

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Portland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2d 15h
    $814–1,856

  5. Drive 2,026.8 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Montereycar car 2,026.8 mi
    33h 21m
    $370–535

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MSP - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 26m
    $182–384

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MSP - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    9h 28m
    $231–801

  8. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, shuttle

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MSP - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    11h
    $265–892

Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Monterey by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$465Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,648.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from MSP Terminal 1 Blue Line Bus Stop to Tyler / Franklin via 7th St & Hennepin Station, Minneapolis, Tulsa Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 2d 14h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station to Tyler / Franklin via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Portland, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 2d 15h.

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