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

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There are 7 ways to get from Vancouver to Monterey by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PDX - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 4m
    $146–616

  2. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane PDX - MRY
    7h 24m
    $59–299

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus bus
    23h 22m
    $143–262

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    24h 12m
    $272–558

  5. Drive 741.9 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Montereycar car 741.9 mi
    12h 43m
    $136–196

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 15m
    $161–426

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 44m
    $282–580

Vancouver to Monterey by bus, foot, and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration23h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 661.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a bus from E 15th St & Broadway to Tyler / Franklin via NW 5th & Davis, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, West Oakland, Lake Merritt, Oakland, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 23h 22m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Vancouver Station to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $270–600 and the journey takes 22h 51m.

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