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

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  1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MRY - SEA
    4h 16m
    $326–396

  2. Drive  905.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Seattlecar car 905.1 mi
    15h 36m
    $150–216

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 21m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Seattletrain train Coast Starlight
    27h 31m
    $552–903

  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
    5h 47m
    $163–440

  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 39m
    $212–441

  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 11m
    $203–443

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 769 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and Delta fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Seattle Bus Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Oakland, Lake Merritt, West Oakland, Oakland, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 26h 21m.

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