There are 6 ways to get from Monterey to Vacaville by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, bus, train, or shuttle
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Oakland to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain Capitol Corridor
7h$88–158Drive 152.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to Vacavillecar 152.1 mi
2h 43m$28–41Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Centerbus 40
7h 40m$51–74Fly, BART, bus
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MRY - SFO
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to North Concord / Martinezsubway
- Take the bus from North Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Centerbus
5h 25m$211–575Train, bus
- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from North Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Centerbus 40
7h 45m$47–91Shuttle, BART, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to North Concord / Martinezsubway
- Take the bus from North Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Centerbus 40
6h 2m$77–90
Monterey to Vacaville by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Vacaville is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Vacaville is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Vacaville. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Vacaville Transportation Center via Salinas, Horton @ 59th and Concord Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Vacaville. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Suisun-Fairfield via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Monterey and Vacaville is 188 miles. The road distance is 153 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Vacaville without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Monterey to Vacaville, including transfers.
Monterey to Vacaville bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey to Vacaville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Vacaville is to train which takes 7h and costs $85 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Vacaville, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Vacaville via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Oakland, and Suisun-Fairfield in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Vacaville Transportation Center via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Emeryville, Horton @ 59th, MacArthur BART Station, MacArthur, Concord, and Concord Station in around 7h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
Train from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from San Francisco International Airport to North Concord / Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–17
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Adult Single Ride
- $13–17
Subway from San Francisco International Airport to North Concord / Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–17
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Adult Single Ride
- $13–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 707-648-4666
- Website
- soltrans.org
Bus from Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.soltrans.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.soltrans.org/routes
Bus from North Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.soltrans.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.soltrans.org/routes
Bus from North Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.soltrans.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.soltrans.org/routes
Bus from North Concord Station to Vacaville Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.soltrans.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.soltrans.org/routes
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Monterey to Vacaville bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
Monterey to Vacaville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Vacaville is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Monterey to Vacaville.
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