There are 8 ways to get from Monterey to Sparks by plane, shuttle, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Monterey Regional Airport
best- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane MRY - RNO
4h 28m$393–603Drive 319.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to Sparkscar 319.1 mi
5h 34m$59–85Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport InternationalMonterey Airbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0870
10h 3m$104–147Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Sacramentotrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Sacramento to Renotrain California Zephyr
13h 51m$118–234Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SFO - RNO
4h 56m$239–518Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane SJC - RNO
3h 50m$460–607Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0870
11h 46m$79–131Train, bus
- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain
- Take the train from Oakland to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain
- Take the bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Sparks Transit Centerbus
12h 4m$81–168
Monterey to Sparks by shuttle, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Sparks is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Sparks is to shuttle and fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $460 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Sparks. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Sparks Transit Center via Salinas and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Sparks. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Reno via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.
The distance between Monterey and Sparks is 237 miles. The road distance is 320.9 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Sparks without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 10h 3m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Monterey to Sparks, including transfers.
Monterey to Sparks bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey to Sparks train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Sparks is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $390 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 13h 51m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 11h 46m.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Sparks, NV, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American 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 RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Sacramento, Reno, and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS in around 13h 51m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–600
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- 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
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
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Monterey to Sparks bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Monterey to Sparks train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Sparks is 321 miles. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Monterey to Sparks.
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