There are 8 ways to get from Reno to Monterey by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, 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$49–312Bus
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Oaklandbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Oakland to Salinas Train Stationbus FlixBus 2005
10h 16m$49–170Bus, train via Sacramento
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0870
- Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
10h 42m$66–157Drive 316.4 mi
- Drive from Reno to Montereycar 316.4 mi
5h 29m$58–84Fly 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
5h 3m$92–304Fly 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$118–543Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Reno to Sacramentobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
11h 4mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Sacramentotrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Sacramento to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
13h 20m$132–508
Reno to Monterey by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Monterey is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Monterey is to fly and shuttle which takes 3h 50m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Reno Amtrak and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Oakland and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
The distance between Reno and Monterey is 236 miles. The road distance is 318.3 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Monterey without a car is to bus which takes 10h 16m and costs $45 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Reno to Monterey, including transfers.
Reno to Monterey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Reno Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Reno to Monterey is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $45 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $170 and takes 10h 16m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $550 and takes 13h 20m.
Reno to Monterey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Monterey is 318 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Reno to Monterey.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reno Amtrak to Tyler / Franklin via Oakland, Salinas Train Station, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 10h 16m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–490
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 Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–420
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Oakland to Salinas Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $15–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $15–85
- 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 Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Reno to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 270+ hotels available in Monterey.













