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

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There are 9 ways to get from Minnesota to Monterey by plane, shuttle, bus, train, subway, bus (Greyhound), car, 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 32m
    $487–712

  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 31m
    $135–555

  3. Bus, train, BART, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denverbus bus
    3. Take the train from Denver to Richmondtrain train
    4. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    5. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2d 10h
    $722–1,285

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Salinasbus bus
    2d 10h
    $468–788

  5. Drive 2,029.7 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Montereycar car 2,029.7 mi
    33h 25m
    $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)plane plane MSP - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 45m
    $177–392

  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)plane plane RST - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    11h 18m
    $340–1,280

  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)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
    10h 47m
    $238–826

  9. 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
    $824–1,756

Minnesota to Monterey by bus, foot, train, subway, and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$722Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,655.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Minneapolis to Tyler / Franklin via Tulsa Bus Station, Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 2d 10h. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 5 times a day.

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