There are 7 ways to get from Monterey to Napa by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, train (Amtrak), 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.
Train, bus via Oakland
best- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1bus 29
7h 29m$41–87Drive 148.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to Napacar 148.4 mi
2h 44m$28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1bus 29
7h 45m$47–76Fly, BART, bus
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MRY - SFO
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
- Take the bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1bus
5h 15m$206–572Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Martineztrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Martinez to Napa Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 49m$56–112Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Oakland to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain Capitol Corridor
8h 30m$54–117Shuttle, BART, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway
- Take the bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1bus 29
5h 52m$72–87
Monterey to Napa by bus, train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Napa is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Napa is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Napa. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Redwood Park & Ride, B1 via Salinas and El Cerrito Del Norte Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Napa. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Suisun-Fairfield via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Monterey and Napa is 173 miles. The road distance is 149.3 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Napa without a car is to train and bus via Oakland which takes 7h 29m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Monterey to Napa, including transfers.
Monterey to Napa bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey to Napa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Napa is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Napa, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Redwood Park & Ride, B1 via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Emeryville, Emeryville, Richmond, Richmond, El Cerrito Del Norte, and El Cerrito Del Norte Station in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Soscol Gateway Transit Ctr via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Oakland, Suisun-Fairfield, and Suisun City Train Depot in around 8h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland to Suisun-Fairfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from San Francisco International Airport to El Cerrito Del Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–15
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–15
Subway from San Francisco International Airport to El Cerrito Del Norte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–15
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–15
- Phone
- +1 707 251 2800
- Website
- vinetransit.com
Bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://vinetransit.com/
Bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://vinetransit.com/
Bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://vinetransit.com/
Bus from El Cerrito Del Norte Station to Redwood Park & Ride, B1
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://vinetransit.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Martinez to Napa Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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More Questions & Answers
Monterey to Napa bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
Monterey to Napa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Napa is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Monterey to Napa.
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