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How to get fromPortland to Monterey Bay Aquariumby plane, shuttle, bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Monterey Bay Aquarium by plane, shuttle, bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PDX - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 10m
    $145–466

  2. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane PDX - MRY
    7h 20m
    $58–309

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Gilroy, CA McDonaldsbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Gilroy, CA McDonalds to Monterey Bay Aquariumtaxi taxi
    21h 22m
    $300–387

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    23h 47m
    $466–716

  5. Drive  734.5 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar car 734.5 mi
    12h 38m
    $135–194

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 20m
    $210–426

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 51m
    $311–460

  8. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane PDX - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Gilroy to Monterey Bay Aquariumtaxi taxi
    8h 36m
    $248–641

Portland to Monterey Bay Aquarium by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$466Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 657.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $460–750 and the journey takes 21h 44m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Delta fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 4 hours.

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