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

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There are 4 ways to get from Davis to Monterey by train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Davis to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 22m
    $52–112

  2. Drive 171.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Davis to Montereycar car 171.8 mi
    2h 59m
    $32–46

  3. Bus, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SMF - MRY
    7h 10m
    $45–306

  4. Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from 5th St at G St. to Terminal Abus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SMF - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 35m
    $83–283

Davis to Monterey by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Davis, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Davis to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 5h 1m.

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