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 15m.

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 15m 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 San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A, 4th St & Market St, San Francisco and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

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 194 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 bus which takes 7h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m 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 Groome Transportation, depart from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal 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 bus which takes 7h 23m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $280 and takes 5h 57m, you could also train, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Sonoma County to Monterey bus arrive?

Sonoma County to Monterey bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at San Rafael 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 15m to drive from Sonoma County to Monterey.

Where can I stay near Monterey?

There are 317+ hotels available in Monterey.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Rafaelbus Oakland Airport
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Salinas Train Stationbus FlixBus 2005
7h 23m
Drive 179.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sonoma County to Montereycar 179.4 mi
3h 15m
$33–48
Train, Caltrain, bus
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 28m
$40–64
Fly from Sonoma County Airport
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane STS - MRY
5h 57m
$67–278
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
$46–100
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 47m
$50–104
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 47m
$218–624
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

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5h 51mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 192.4 mi
Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to Tyler / Franklin via San Rafael Transit Center-Platform A, Mission St & 4th St, 4th St & Market St, 5th St & Brannan St, San Francisco, Salinas Train Station, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 5 times a day.

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