There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to Auburn by shuttle, train, car, plane, train (Amtrak), or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle, train
best- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal BMonterey Airbus
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Auburn Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
7h 20m$102–169Drive 217.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to Auburncar 217.3 mi
3h 49m$40–58Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane MRY - SMF
- Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain
7h 36m$56–330Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from San Jose to Auburn Amtraktrain Capitol Corridor
8h 46m$73–168Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MRY - SFO
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway
- Take the train from Richmond to Auburn Amtraktrain
7h 9m$240–644
Monterey to Auburn by shuttle, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Auburn is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Auburn is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Auburn. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Auburn Amtrak via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
The distance between Monterey and Auburn is 247 miles. The road distance is 218.6 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Auburn without a car is to shuttle and train which takes 7h 20m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Monterey to Auburn, including transfers.
Monterey to Auburn train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey to Auburn train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Auburn is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Monterey to Auburn.
There are 80+ hotels available in Auburn.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Auburn, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Auburn Amtrak via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, and San Jose in around 8h 46m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Auburn Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Auburn Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Auburn Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
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