There are 6 ways to get from Napa to Monterey by bus, subway, train, car, plane, train (Amtrak), or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, BART, line 20 bus
best- Take the bus from Redwood Park n Ride to El Cerrito Del Norte Stationbus 29
- Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
6h 14mDrive 149.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Napa to Montereycar 149.3 mi
2h 42m$28–40Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
7h 33mBus, BART, fly
- Take the bus from Redwood Park n Ride to El Cerrito Del Norte Stationbus
- Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to San Francisco International Airportsubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SFO - MRY
5h 25m$347–571Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Oaklandtrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
8h 21m$84–143Bus, BART, shuttle
- Take the bus from Redwood Park n Ride to El Cerrito Del Norte Stationbus 29
- Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to San Francisco International Airportsubway
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
5h 52m$69–88
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Napa to Monterey is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Napa to Monterey is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Napa to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Suisun-Fairfield and arriving at Salinas via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
The distance between Napa and Monterey is 166 miles. The road distance is 150.1 miles.
The best way to get from Napa to Monterey without a car is to bus and BART and line 20 bus which takes 6h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Napa to Monterey, including transfers.
Napa to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Suisun-Fairfield station.
Napa to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Napa to Monterey is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Napa to Monterey.
There are 328+ hotels available in Monterey.
What companies run services between Napa, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Soscol Gateway Transit Center to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stop via Suisun City Train Depot, Suisun-Fairfield, Oakland, Salinas, and Salinas in around 8h 21m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26–210
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- BART
Subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–15
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–15
Subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–15
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Martinez to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Suisun-Fairfield to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 707 251 2800
- Website
- Vine Transit
Bus from Redwood Park n Ride to El Cerrito Del Norte Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Vine Transit
Bus from Redwood Park n Ride to El Cerrito Del Norte Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Vine Transit
Bus from Redwood Park n Ride to El Cerrito Del Norte Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Vine Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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