What is the cheapest way to get from Sonoma County to Monterey?

The cheapest way to get from Sonoma County to Monterey is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sonoma County to Monterey?

The fastest way to get from Sonoma County to Monterey is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Sonoma County and Monterey?

No, there is no direct bus from Sonoma County to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood, 4th St & Folsom St, San Francisco, San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Sonoma County and Monterey?

No, there is no direct train from Sonoma County to Monterey. However, there are services departing from SMART Windsor and arriving at Salinas via Montgomery Street and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Sonoma County to Monterey?

The distance between Sonoma County and Monterey is 193 miles. The road distance is 180.4 miles.

How do I travel from Sonoma County to Monterey without a car?

The best way to get from Sonoma County to Monterey without a car is to train and Caltrain and bus which takes 7h 17m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Sonoma County to Monterey?

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Sonoma County to Monterey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sonoma County to Monterey bus from?

Sonoma County to Monterey bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood station.

Where do I catch the Sonoma County to Monterey train from?

Sonoma County to Monterey train services, operated by SMART, depart from SMART Windsor station.

Train, bus or fly from Sonoma County to Monterey?

The best way to get from Sonoma County to Monterey is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $85 - $390 and takes 5h 42m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Sonoma County to Monterey bus arrive?

Sonoma County to Monterey bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 4th St & Folsom St station.

Where does the Sonoma County to Monterey train arrive?

Sonoma County to Monterey train services, operated by SMART, arrive at SMART San Rafael station.

Can I drive from Sonoma County to Monterey?

Yes, the driving distance between Sonoma County to Monterey is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Sonoma County to Monterey.

Where can I stay near Monterey?

There are 327+ hotels available in Monterey.

Sonoma County to Monterey - 8 ways to travel via train, Caltrain, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Sonoma County to Monterey by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or shuttle

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Train, Caltrain, bus
best
1. Take the train from SMART Windsor to SMART San Rafaeltrain
2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
7h 17m
Drive 179.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sonoma County to Montereycar 179.4 mi
3h 16m
$32–46
Train
1. Take the train from SMART Windsor to SMART San Rafaeltrain Smart
2. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
8h 14m
$66–120
Fly from Sonoma County Airport
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane STS - MRY
5h 42m
$88–390
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood to 4th St & Folsom Stbus 172
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
8h 12m
Train via Berkeley
1. Take the train from SMART Windsor to SMART San Rafaeltrain Smart
2. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
8h 46m
$64–116
Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airportbus
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SFO - MRY
5h 36m
$468–624
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airportbus San Francisco Airport
2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Domestic to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle Monterey Airbus from airport
5h 48m
$80–141

Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

33Weekly Planes

7h 11mAverage Duration

$84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 191.8 mi
Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a train from SMART Windsor to Tyler / Franklin via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A, Mission St & 2nd St, Montgomery Street, Lake Merritt, Oakland, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 5 times a day.

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