There are 6 ways to get from Vacaville to Monterey by bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, bus (Amtrak), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, BART
best- Take the bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to North Concord Stationbus 40
- Take the subway from MacArthur to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
6h 25m$39–59Drive 152.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Vacaville to Montereycar 152.6 mi
2h 40m$28–41Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Suisun-Fairfield to Oaklandtrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
7h 2m$94–163Bus, BART, shuttle
- Take the bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to Concord Stationbus 40
- Take the subway from Concord to San Francisco International Airportsubway
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
6h 3m$73–92Bus
- Take the bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to Concord Stationbus 40
- Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 56m$51–75Bus, train
- Take the bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to Concord Stationbus 40
- Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
8h 39m$54–107
Vacaville to Monterey by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vacaville to Monterey is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Vacaville to Monterey is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Vacaville to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Vacaville Transportation Center and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via MacArthur BART Station, Emeryville and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Vacaville to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Suisun-Fairfield and arriving at Salinas via Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Vacaville and Monterey is 184 miles. The road distance is 153.5 miles.
The best way to get from Vacaville to Monterey without a car is to bus and BART which takes 6h 25m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Vacaville to Monterey, including transfers.
Vacaville to Monterey bus services, operated by Sol Trans, depart from Vacaville Transportation Center station.
Vacaville to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Suisun-Fairfield station.
The best way to get from Vacaville to Monterey is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs $90 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Vacaville, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Vacaville to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stop via Suisun-Fairfield, Oakland, Salinas, and Salinas in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to Tyler / Franklin via Concord Station, Concord, MacArthur, MacArthur BART Station, Horton @ 59th, Emeryville, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 6h 56m.
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from MacArthur to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Subway from Concord to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–17
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Adult Single Ride
- $13–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Suisun-Fairfield to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Martinez to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 707-648-4666
- Website
- soltrans.org
Bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to North Concord Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.soltrans.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.soltrans.org/routes
Bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to Concord Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.soltrans.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.soltrans.org/routes
Bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to Concord Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.soltrans.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.soltrans.org/routes
Bus from Vacaville Transportation Center to Concord Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.soltrans.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.soltrans.org/routes
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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More Questions & Answers
Vacaville to Monterey bus services, operated by Sol Trans, arrive at Concord Station.
Vacaville to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vacaville to Monterey is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Vacaville to Monterey.
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