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How to get fromWilmington to Montereyby plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Wilmington to Monterey by plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ILM - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    9h 50m
    $259–877

  2. Fly Wilmington International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ILM - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    10h 54m
    $199–637

  3. Bus, train via New Orleans

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    3d 14h
    $999–2,185

  4. Drive 2,803.1 mi

    1. Drive from Wilmington to Montereycar car 2,803.1 mi
    45h 24m
    $512–739

  5. Taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Wilmington to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane OAJ - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    11h 57m
    $377–1,016

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus bus
    3d 17h
    $1,149–2,415

Wilmington to Monterey by bus, taxi, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration3d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$999Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,533.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 50m

What companies run services between Wilmington, NC, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Wilmington to Monterey. However, you can take the taxi to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC), walk to SJC Airport Terminal A, then take the shuttle to Monterey Shuttle Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St EB at 6th St to Tyler / Franklin via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, Charlotte Bus Station, Charlotte Amtrak Station, New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 3d 14h.

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