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How to get fromMonterey to Sparksby plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Monterey to Sparks by plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MRY - RNO
    4h 14m
    $48–313

  2. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus Monterey Airbus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0870
    10h 33m
    $109–142

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento to Sparks Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 21m

  4. Drive  319.1 mi

    1. Drive from Monterey to Sparkscar car 319.1 mi
    5h 34m
    $55–79

  5. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SFO - RNO
    4h 49m
    $429–538

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    11h 58m

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    13h 51m
    $183–304

Monterey to Sparks by shuttle, subway, and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration10h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Sparks, NV, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Sparks Transit Center via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, and Oakland in around 11h 58m.

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