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How to get fromReno to Montereyby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, shuttle or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Reno to Monterey by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planeRNO - MRY
    5h 24m
    $47–284

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to OaklandbusGreyhound US0870
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinas Train StationbusFlixBus 2005
    10h 16m
    $50–201

  3. Bus, train via Sacramento

    1. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus StationbusGreyhound US0870
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    10h 42m
    $72–159

  4. Drive 316.4 mi

    1. Drive from Reno to Montereycar316.4 mi
    5h 27m
    $58–84

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

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeRNO - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    3h 45m
    $101–399

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeRNO - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    5h 4m
    $90–274

  7. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Reno to SacramentobusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    11h 4m

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Reno to SacramentotrainCalifornia Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    13h 20m
    $125–467

Reno to Monterey by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration10h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 4 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.

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