There are 9 ways to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Monterey by plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, rideshare, car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Monterey Regional Airport
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane RNO - MRY
4h 48m$48–304Bus
- Take the bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Northstar Village Gate # 7bus
- Take the bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Jose Park and Ridebus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
10h 46mBus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
12h 19mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reno-RNO to Monterey319.2 mi
5h 36mDrive 319.2 mi
- Drive from Reno Airport (RNO) to Montereycar 319.2 mi
5h 36m$59–85Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane RNO - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage
4h 52m$91–294Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane RNO - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage
3h 50m$124–590Bus, train via San Jose
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Roseville Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to San Josetrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
11h 44m$107–194Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
14h 35m$129–274
Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Monterey is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Monterey is to fly and shuttle which takes 3h 50m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno Airport (RNO) to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Reno Tahoe International Airport and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar, Tamien Caltrain Station Lot, San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
The distance between Reno Airport (RNO) and Monterey is 236 miles. The road distance is 321.1 miles.
The best way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Monterey without a car is to bus which takes 10h 46m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Monterey, including transfers.
Reno Airport (RNO) to Monterey bus services, operated by North Lake Tahoe Express, depart from Reno Tahoe International Airport station.
The best way to get from Reno Airport (RNO) to Monterey is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $45 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 46m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $280 and takes 14h 35m.
Reno Airport (RNO) to Monterey bus services, operated by North Lake Tahoe Express, arrive at Northstar Village Gate # 7 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno Airport (RNO) to Monterey is 321 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Reno Airport (RNO) to Monterey.
What companies run services between Reno Airport (RNO), USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Tyler / Franklin via Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar, San Jose Park and Ride, Tamien Caltrain Station Lot, San Jose Diridon, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 10h 46m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sacramento to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Roseville Amtrak to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (833) 709 8080
- Website
- northlaketahoeexpress.com
Bus from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Northstar Village Gate # 7
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://northlaketahoeexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 925-382-8320
- office@tahoeskitrips.net
- Website
- tahoeskitrips.net
Bus from Tahoe Mountain Resort - Northstar to San Jose Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $95
- Website
- https://www.tahoeskitrips.net
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $39–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Online Discount
- $60–75
- Standard Rate
- $70
Shuttle from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Online Discount
- $50–60
- Standard Rate
- $57
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Roseville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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