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How to get fromReno to Montereyby plane, bus, shuttle, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Reno to Monterey by plane, bus, shuttle, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane RNO - MRY
    4h 40m
    $401–591

  2. Drive 316.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reno to Montereycar car 316.4 mi
    5h 29m
    $58–84

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    9h 33m
    $99–147

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 20m
    $117–232

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane RNO - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4h 38m
    $244–513

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

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane RNO - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3h 28m
    $459–582

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Roseville Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    10h 39m
    $91–168

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Oaklandbus bus Greyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 55m
    $78–135

Reno to Monterey by bus, subway, and shuttle

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reno to Tyler / Franklin via Sacramento, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 13h 20m.

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