There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to Napa Valley Wine Train by shuttle, ferry, bus, train, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle, ferry, line 11 bus
best- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E to Vallejo Ferry Terminalferry Vjo
- Take the bus from Vallejo Ferry Terminal to Soscol Gateway Transit Ctrbus 11 / ...
7h 36m$84–103Drive 148.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to Napa Valley Wine Traincar 148.6 mi
2h 45m$28–40Train, 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
8h$56–111Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Oakland to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain Capitol Corridor
8h 42m$54–117Bus
- 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
8h 48m$42–76
Monterey to Napa Valley Wine Train by shuttle, subway, foot, ferry, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Napa Valley Wine Train is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Napa Valley Wine Train is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Napa Valley Wine Train. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Soscol Ave At Clinton St via Salinas, El Cerrito Del Norte Station and Redwood Park & Ride, B3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Napa Valley Wine Train. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Suisun-Fairfield via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
The distance between Monterey and Napa Valley Wine Train is 176 miles. The road distance is 149.5 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Napa Valley Wine Train without a car is to shuttle and ferry and line 11 bus which takes 7h 36m and costs $80 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Monterey to Napa Valley Wine Train, including transfers.
Monterey to Napa Valley Wine Train bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey to Napa Valley Wine Train train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Napa Valley Wine Train is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 8h 48m.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Napa Valley Wine Train, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Napa Valley Wine Train via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Oakland, Suisun-Fairfield, Suisun City Train Depot, and Soscol Gateway Transit Ctr in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Napa Valley Wine Train via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Emeryville, Emeryville, Richmond, Richmond, El Cerrito Del Norte, El Cerrito Del Norte Station, Redwood Park & Ride, B3, and Soscol Ave At Clinton St in around 8h 48m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- +1 831-373-7777
- 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
- Phone
- +1 707 251 2800
- Website
- vinetransit.com
Bus from Vallejo Ferry Terminal to Soscol Gateway Transit Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- 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 Martinez to Napa Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Salinas to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 415-291-3377
- Website
- sanfranciscobayferry.com
Ferry from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E to Vallejo Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Schedules at
- sanfranciscobayferry.com
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More Questions & Answers
Monterey to Napa Valley Wine Train bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
Monterey to Napa Valley Wine Train train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Napa Valley Wine Train is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Monterey to Napa Valley Wine Train.
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