There are 6 ways to get from Monterey to Vallejo by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, ferry, train, or shuttle
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 41m$48–74Drive 134.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to Vallejocar 134.8 mi
2h 25m$25–36Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Martineztrain Coast Starlight
7h 19m$51–104Fly, ferry
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MRY - SFO
- Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E to Vallejo Ferry Terminalferry
4h 50m$217–584Train, ferry
- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E to Vallejo Ferry Terminalferry Vjo
7h 23m$53–100Shuttle, ferry
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport InternationalMonterey Airbus
- Take the ferry from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E to Vallejo Ferry Terminalferry Vjo
5h 27m$83–99
Monterey to Vallejo by bus, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Vallejo is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Vallejo is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Vallejo. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Vallejo Transit Center via Salinas and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Vallejo. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Martinez via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Monterey and Vallejo is 169 miles. The road distance is 135.6 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Vallejo without a car is to bus which takes 6h 41m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Monterey to Vallejo, including transfers.
Monterey to Vallejo bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey to Vallejo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Vallejo is to bus which takes 6h 41m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Vallejo, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Oakland 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Martinez once daily. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 4h 1m.
- 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 Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- 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
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
- 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
- Phone
- +1 415-291-3377
- Website
- sanfranciscobayferry.com
Ferry from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E to Vallejo Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Schedules at
- sanfranciscobayferry.com
Ferry from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E to Vallejo Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Schedules at
- sanfranciscobayferry.com
Ferry from San Francisco Ferry Building Gate E to Vallejo Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–18
- Schedules at
- sanfranciscobayferry.com
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More Questions & Answers
Monterey to Vallejo bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Monterey to Vallejo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Martinez station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Vallejo is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Monterey to Vallejo.
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