There are 6 ways to get from Orinda to Monterey by subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (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.
BART, bus, line 20 bus
best- Take the subway from MacArthur 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
5h 6mDrive 116.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Orinda to Montereycar 116.4 mi
2h 4m$20–28Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 12m$59–99BART, fly
- Take the subway from Orinda to San Francisco International Airportsubway
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SFO - MRY
4h 11m$43–238Bus, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
5h 30mBART, shuttle
- Take the subway from Orinda to San Francisco International Airportsubway Yellow-S
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
4h 38m$67–85
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Orinda to Monterey is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Orinda to Monterey is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Orinda station to Monterey. However, there are services departing from MacArthur BART Station and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Emeryville and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Orinda to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Orinda and arriving at Salinas via MacArthur and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Orinda and Monterey is 130 miles. The road distance is 117.1 miles.
The best way to get from Orinda to Monterey without a car is to BART and bus and line 20 bus which takes 5h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Orinda to Monterey, including transfers.
Orinda to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.
Orinda to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Orinda to Monterey is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs $55 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 20 bus, which costs and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Orinda, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Orinda to Tyler / Franklin via MacArthur, MacArthur BART Station, Horton @ 59th, Emeryville, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 5h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–220
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from MacArthur to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- BART
Subway from Orinda to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–15
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–15
Subway from Orinda to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–15
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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 Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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
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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Booking & Getting There
Orinda to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Orinda to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orinda to Monterey is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Orinda to Monterey.
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