There are 9 ways to get from Monterey to Bellingham by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Bellingham International Airport
best- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane MRY - BLI
7h 53m$99–444Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Vancouver International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane MRY - YVR
- Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 4m$92–418Bus, train
- Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus
- Take the train from Emeryville to Suisun-Fairfieldtrain
- Take the bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus
29h 36m$172–297Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Seattletrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
30h 35m$286–658Drive 993.7 mi
- Drive from Monterey to Bellinghamcar 993.7 mi
17h 13m$182–262Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MRY - SEA
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton
7h 7m$353–468Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane SJC - SEA
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton
8h 35m$210–492Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Paine Field County Airport, shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane SFO - PAE
- Take a shuttle bus from Paine Field Airport Terminal - Eb to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton
9h 10m$251–483Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane SFO - YVR
- Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 29m$218–713
Monterey to Bellingham by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Bellingham is to bus and train which costs $170 - $300 and takes 29h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Bellingham is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h 7m and costs $350 - $470.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Bellingham station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Bellingham Amtrak Station via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 35m.
The distance between Monterey and Bellingham is 859 miles. The road distance is 999.5 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Bellingham without a car is to bus and train which takes 29h 36m and costs $170 - $300.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Monterey to Bellingham, including transfers.
Monterey to Bellingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Bellingham is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs $95 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $280 - $700 and takes 30h 35m.
Monterey to Bellingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Bellingham is 999 miles. It takes approximately 17h 13m to drive from Monterey to Bellingham.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Bellingham, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Allegiant Air fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Bellingham Amtrak Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, and Seattle in around 30h 35m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Bellingham International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Bellingham International Airport via San Diego, Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–400
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–370
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Paine Field County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–370
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Paine Field County Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–370
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–480
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Emeryville to Suisun-Fairfield
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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