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

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There are 10 ways to get from Vancouver to Monterey by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane YVR - MRY
    8h 9m
    $65–298

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Oaklandtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus bus
    32h 36m
    $206–406

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    32h 57m
    $372–806

  4. Drive 1,047.9 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Montereycar car 1,047.9 mi
    18h 14m
    $240–347

  5. Fly Vancouver International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YVR - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 8m
    $197–775

  6. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane YVR - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    9h 21m
    $427–1,265

  7. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SEA - MRY
    10h 3m
    $114–391

  8. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SEA - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    10h 54m
    $241–538

  9. Train to Paine Field County Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PAE - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    11h 30m
    $265–527

  10. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SEA - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    4. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    12h 29m
    $332–552

Vancouver to Monterey by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 886.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Monterey, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vancouver to Tyler / Franklin via Seattle, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 32h 57m.

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