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

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

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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
    5h 57m
    $150–616

  2. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane PDX - MRY
    7h 21m
    $58–289

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinas Train Stationbus bus
    21h 39m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    23h 33m
    $277–553

  5. Drive 734.5 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar car 734.5 mi
    12h 37m
    $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 8m
    $160–426

  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 37m
    $301–580

  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 39m
    $409–573

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration1h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 657.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Monterey Bay Aquarium via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, Salinas Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 21h 39m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $270–550 and the journey takes 21h 44m.

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