There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to Coalinga by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 20 bus, train, drive
best- Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
- Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain
- Drive from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Coalingacar
5h 11m$45–88Line 20 bus, bus, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus 23 / ...
- Drive from Cattleman Rd & Main St to Coalingacar
5h 45m$16–26Drive 119.3 mi
- Drive from Monterey to Coalingacar 119.3 mi
2h 25m$22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Coalingabus Greyhound US0831 / ...
6h 30m$85–128Train, bus
- Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Coalingabus Greyhound US0831 / ...
6h 58m$86–143
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Coalinga is to line 20 bus and bus and drive which costs $16 - $27 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Coalinga is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Coalinga. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Coalinga via Salinas and San Jose Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Monterey and Coalinga is 192 miles. The road distance is 120 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Coalinga without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Monterey to Coalinga, including transfers.
Monterey to Coalinga bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey to Coalinga bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Coalinga is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Monterey to Coalinga.
There are eight+ hotels available in Coalinga.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Coalinga, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Coalinga via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, and Coalinga in around 6h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Coalinga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Coalinga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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