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

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There are 8 ways to get from Minnesota to Monterey by plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MSP - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 46m
    $308–1,364

  2. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane MSP - MRY
    8h 48m
    $156–757

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain train
    5. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    2d 9h
    $622–1,428

  4. Drive 2,029.7 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Montereycar car 2,029.7 mi
    33h 24m
    $371–535

  5. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MSP - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 54m
    $168–624

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

    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane RST - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    11h 53m
    $256–1,097

  7. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MSP - 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
    11h 2m
    $277–1,178

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Portland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2d 15h
    $684–1,586

Minnesota to Monterey by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$684Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Tyler / Franklin via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Portland, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 2d 15h.

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