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How to get fromOttawa to Montereyby plane, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Ottawa to Monterey by plane, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane YOW - MRY
    13h 57m
    $176–756

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train
    5. Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain train
    3d 4h
    $327–820

  3. Drive 2,958.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Montereycar car 2,958.8 mi
    47h 49m
    $678–978

  4. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane YOW - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    13h 27m
    $333–1,263

  5. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YOW - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    14h 8m
    $393–828

  6. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YUL - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    13h 43m
    $295–912

  7. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane YUL - MRY
    13h 45m
    $198–840

Ottawa to Monterey by train, car, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$327Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Monterey, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Porter Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ottawa to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stop via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Emeryville, Salinas, and Salinas in around 3d 4h.

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