There are 3 ways to get from Sonora to Monterey by car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, train, bus
best- Drive from Sonora to Lathrop/Manteca Stationcar
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
6h 29m$44–63Drive 164.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sonora to Montereycar 164.5 mi
3h 29m$30–44Drive, train
- Drive from Sonora to Lathrop/Manteca Stationcar
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain Ace
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain
7h 28m$50–85
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sonora to Monterey is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Sonora to Monterey is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $30 - $45.
The distance between Sonora and Monterey is 213 miles. The road distance is 165.5 miles.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Sonora to Monterey, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Sonora to Monterey is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Sonora to Monterey.
There are 225+ hotels available in Monterey.
What companies run services between Sonora, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Sonora to Monterey. However, you can drive to Lathrop/Manteca Station, take the train to San Jose Station Diridon, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, then take the line 20 bus to Tyler / Franklin. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sonora to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stop via Lathrop/Manteca Station, San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas in around 7h 28m.
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- Ace
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- Ace
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- Ace
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
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