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How to get fromMonterey to Tacomaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, shuttle, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Monterey to Tacoma by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MRY - SEA
    4h 37m
    $76–376

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Tacomatrain train Coast Starlight
    26h 18m
    $322–653

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    27h 22m
    $176–329

  4. Drive 874.2 mi

    1. Drive from Monterey to Tacomacar car 874.2 mi
    15h 3m
    $160–231

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    6h 5m
    $213–420

  6. 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SFO - SEA
    6h 59m
    $202–431

  7. Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    7h 31m
    $333–423

Monterey to Tacoma by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$322Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 777.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Tacoma once daily. Tickets cost $320–650 and the journey takes 24h 25m.

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