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

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There are 7 ways to get from Monterey to Seattle by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), 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)plane plane MRY - SEA
    4h 36m
    $84–429

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 33m
    $122–301

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    27h 31m
    $242–553

  4. Drive 905.1 mi

    1. Drive from Monterey to Seattlecar car 905.1 mi
    15h 36m
    $166–239

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

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SJC - SEA
    6h 6m
    $141–543

  6. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SFO - SEA
    6h 59m
    $120–404

  7. Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane OAK - SEA
    7h 31m
    $134–486

Monterey to Seattle by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration23h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest 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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Seattle Bus Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 23h 33m.

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