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

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

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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)planeMSP - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    8h 16m
    $242–962

  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)planeMSP - MRY
    8h 52m
    $165–706

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus
    5. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinas Train Stationbus
    2d 5h
    $235–623

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to PortlandtrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the train from Portland to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    2d 15h
    $254–1,036

  5. Drive 2,029.7 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Montereycar2,029.7 mi
    33h 15m
    $371–535

  6. 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)planeMSP - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    9h 14m
    $172–628

  7. 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)planeRST - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    13h 28m
    $211–797

  8. 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)planeMSP - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    11h 20m
    $251–926

Minnesota to Monterey by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Minneapolis to Tyler / Franklin via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Oakland, Salinas Train Station, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 2d 5h. 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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