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How to get fromMonterey to Sonoraby train, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Monterey to Sonora by train, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain train Ace
    3. Drive from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Sonoracar car
    7h 33m
    $45–80

  2. Drive 164.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Sonoracar car 164.8 mi
    3h 30m
    $31–44

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain train
    2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus bus 90
    3. Take the taxi from Maag Rd & F St to Sonorataxi taxi
    10h 31m
    $136–209

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  • Distance: 219.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Sonora, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Monterey to Sonora. However, you can take the line 20 bus to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, walk to Salinas, take the train to San Jose, walk to San Jose Station Diridon, take the train to Lathrop/Manteca Station, then drive to Sonora. Alternatively, you can take the line 20 bus to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, walk to Salinas, take the train to Oakland, walk to Lake Merritt, take the subway to Dublin / Pleasanton, walk to BART Dublin Station, take the bus to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi, walk to Bay D - Modesto Transit Center - exit on, take the line 60 bus to Maag Rd & F St, then take the taxi to Sonora.

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