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How to get fromRiverside to Montereyby plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Riverside to Monterey by plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus

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

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    5h 19m
    $231–868

  2. Drive  369.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverside to Montereycar car 369.6 mi
    6h 29m
    $68–98

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 12m
    $97–228

  4. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    13h 47m
    $80–122

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    5h 51m
    $290–730

  6. Fly Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ONT - 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 4m
    $302–832

  7. Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    4. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h
    $247–875

  8. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 19m
    $131–560

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Gilroybus bus Nogales
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    15h 45m
    $86–122

Riverside to Monterey by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 431.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Tyler / Franklin via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 12h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Tyler / Franklin via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Riverside, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 13h 47m.

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