There are 8 ways to get from Monterey to Rancho Cucamonga by shuttle, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or subway
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Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport
best- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SJC - ONT
4h 44m$352–809Drive 351.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to Rancho Cucamongacar 351.8 mi
6h 11m$63–90Train
- Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain SB Line
13h 25m$200–315Bus, train
- Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Montclairtrain
14h 23mShuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SFO - ONT
5h 49m$131–410Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MRY - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain
5h 57m$328–678Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal B
- Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane OAK - ONT
6h 18m$102–332Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
- Take the bus from Gilroy to 285 S East End Ave - Pomonabus San Jose
14h 31m$82–115
Monterey to Rancho Cucamonga by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Rancho Cucamonga is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Rancho Cucamonga is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $350 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Rancho Cucamonga. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Foothill @ Archibald via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Gilroy, East End Ave and Mission Blvd E and Montclair Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Rancho Cucamonga. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Rancho Cucamonga via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
The distance between Monterey and Rancho Cucamonga is 418 miles. The road distance is 353.8 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Rancho Cucamonga without a car is to train which takes 13h 25m and costs $200 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Monterey to Rancho Cucamonga, including transfers.
Monterey to Rancho Cucamonga bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 station.
Monterey to Rancho Cucamonga train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Rancho Cucamonga is to train which takes 13h 25m and costs $200 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 14h 31m.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Rancho Cucamonga via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 13h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Foothill @ Archibald via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, 285 S East End Ave - Pomona, East End Ave and Mission Blvd E, and Montclair Transit Center in around 14h 31m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–190
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–220
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamonga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Montclair
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamonga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Milpitas to Coliseum
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- BART
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Gilroy to 285 S East End Ave - Pomona
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–100
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $75–100
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Booking & Getting There
Monterey to Rancho Cucamonga bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Monterey / Gilroy Train Station.
Monterey to Rancho Cucamonga train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Rancho Cucamonga is 354 miles. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Monterey to Rancho Cucamonga.
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