There are 3 ways to get from Coalinga to Monterey by car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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Drive, train (Amtrak)
best- Drive from Coalinga to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationcar
- Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
4h 57m$34–169Drive 119.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Coalinga to Montereycar 119.4 mi
2h 26m$22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Coalinga to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 58m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coalinga to Monterey is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Coalinga to Monterey is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $21 - $35.
The distance between Coalinga and Monterey is 190 miles. The road distance is 120.1 miles.
The best way to get from Coalinga to Monterey without a car is to bus which takes 5h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Coalinga to Monterey, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Coalinga to Monterey is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Coalinga to Monterey.
There are 270+ hotels available in Monterey.
What companies run services between Coalinga, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Coalinga to Tyler / Franklin via Coalinga, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 5h 58m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Coalinga to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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