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

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There are 7 ways to get from Monterey to Seattle by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeMRY - SEA
    4h 41m
    $78–393

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Oaklandbus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
    22h 53m
    $121–343

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to SeattletrainCoast Starlight
    27h 31m
    $152–323

  4. Drive 905.1 mi

    1. Drive from Monterey to Seattlecar905.1 mi
    15h 30m
    $166–239

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeSJC - SEA
    5h 56m
    $126–478

  6. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Levelshuttle
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeSFO - SEA
    7h 8m
    $127–422

  7. Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeOAK - SEA
    7h 32m
    $130–452

Monterey to Seattle by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration22h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Seattle Bus Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Train Station, Oakland, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 22h 53m.

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