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How to get fromPortland to Montereyby plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PDX - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    5h 34m
    $143–613

  2. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane PDX - MRY
    6h 54m
    $56–296

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus bus
    22h
    $143–257

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    23h 5m
    $265–553

  5. Drive 733.3 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Montereycar car 733.3 mi
    12h 35m
    $134–194

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PDX - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 45m
    $158–423

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PDX - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 14m
    $279–577

Portland to Monterey by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration22hAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 655.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Tyler / Franklin via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, West Oakland, Lake Merritt, Oakland, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 22h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $260–550 and the journey takes 21h 44m.

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