There are 9 ways to get from Montana to Monterey by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, 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.
Fly Gallatin Field Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
best- Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane BZN - MRY
6h 52m$70–345Bus
- Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WYbus
- Take the bus from Cheyenne to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus
41h 55m$365–522Bus, train
- Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
- Take the train from Spokane to Portlandtrain
- Take the train from Portland to Salinastrain
42h 33m$446–1,035Drive 1,257.5 mi
- Drive from Billings to Montereycar 1,257.5 mi
20h 50m$230–332Fly Gallatin Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane BZN - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
5h 59m$229–466Fly Glacier Park International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane FCA - MRY
7h 2m$127–537Fly Glacier Park International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane FCA - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
6h 18m$394–1,004Fly Missoula International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane MSO - MRY
9h 35m$88–463Fly Missoula International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MSO - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
7h 31m$115–400
Montana to Monterey by bus, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Montana to Monterey is to fly which costs $70 - $350 and takes 6h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Montana to Monterey is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 59m and costs $220 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Montana to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Billings, MT and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Cheyenne, Sparks Transit Center, Oakland and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 55m.
The distance between Montana and Monterey is 851 miles. The road distance is 1264.9 miles.
The best way to get from Montana to Monterey without a car is to bus which takes 41h 55m and costs $360 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Montana to Monterey, including transfers.
Montana to Monterey bus services, operated by Express Arrow, depart from Billings, MT station.
The best way to get from Montana to Monterey is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $70 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $360 - $550 and takes 41h 55m.
Montana to Monterey bus services, operated by Express Arrow, arrive at Cheyenne, WY station.
Monterey is 1h behind Montana. It is currently 3:02 PM in Montana and 2:02 PM in Monterey.
What companies run services between Montana, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Billings, MT to Tyler / Franklin via Cheyenne, Sparks Transit Center, Oakland, West Oakland, Lake Merritt, Oakland, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 41h 55m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 8m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–400
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–400
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–400
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–400
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–900
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–900
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $310–900
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 27m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Missoula International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Missoula International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WY
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $140–180
- Website
- Express Arrow
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