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

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There are 9 ways to get from Buffalo to Monterey by plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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

    best
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUF - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    10h 59m
    $237–862

  2. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Mississaugabus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane YYZ - MRY
    13h 45m
    $168–662

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train
    5. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus bus
    2d 22h
    $738–1,619

  4. Drive  2,740.5 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Montereycar car 2,740.5 mi
    43h 18m
    $501–723

  5. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUF - MRY
    10h 13m
    $185–755

  6. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUF - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    11h 53m
    $177–622

  7. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUF - 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
    12h 44m
    $258–876

  8. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Mississaugabus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YYZ - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    13h 56m
    $310–879

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain train
    2d 23h
    $763–1,911

Buffalo to Monterey by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 22hAverage Duration
Ticket$738Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,375.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 59m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to Tyler / Franklin via Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, Emeryville, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 2d 23h.

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