What is the cheapest way to get from Monterey to Point Reyes?

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Point Reyes is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Monterey to Point Reyes?

The fastest way to get from Monterey to Point Reyes is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $30 - $45.

How far is it from Monterey to Point Reyes?

The distance between Monterey and Point Reyes is 186 miles. The road distance is 168.7 miles.

How do I travel from Monterey to Point Reyes without a car?

The best way to get from Monterey to Point Reyes without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $130 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Monterey to Point Reyes?

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Monterey to Point Reyes, including transfers.

Can I drive from Monterey to Point Reyes?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Point Reyes is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Monterey to Point Reyes.

Where can I stay near Point Reyes?

There are 41+ hotels available in Point Reyes.

Monterey to Point Reyes - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, Caltrain, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Monterey to Point Reyes by bus, train, car, plane, taxi, 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.

Bus, Caltrain, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Drive from San Francisco Caltrain Northbound to Point Reyescar
5h 58m
$37–60
Drive 167.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Monterey to Point Reyescar 167.8 mi
3h 41m
$31–45
Train, Caltrain, drive
1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain
3. Drive from San Francisco Caltrain Northbound to Point Reyescar
6h 26m
$36–66
Fly, taxi
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MRY - SFO
2. Take the taxi from Manzanita Park and Ride to Point Reyestaxi
4h 48m
$227–435
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle Monterey Airbus
2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform C to Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Balboa Avbus 68
7h 15m
$136–171
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from San Rafael Transit Center-Platform C to Sir Francis Drake Blvd & Balboa Avbus 68
9h 15m
$96–158

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

7Weekly Planes

54 minAverage Duration

$22Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Monterey to Point Reyes.

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Distance: 184.9 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Point Reyes, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Monterey to Point Reyes. However, you can take the line 20 bus to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, walk to Salinas, take the bus to San Jose, walk to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, take the train to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound, then drive to Point Reyes. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Point Reyes via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, and San Francisco Caltrain Northbound in around 6h 26m.

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