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How to get fromRiverside to Montereyby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Riverside to Monterey by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, or bus

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  1. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    5h 41m
    $54–261

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train 91-PV Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 12m
    $92–168

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    13h 17m

  4. Drive 369.6 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Montereycar car 369.6 mi
    6h 30m
    $68–98

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

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    5h 46m
    $162–812

  6. Fly Ontario International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ONT - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    7h 3m
    $107–387

  7. Fly Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ONT - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    7h 33m
    $141–626

  8. Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    4. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    8h 27m
    $147–625

  9. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    8h 17m
    $149–678

  10. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Galleria @ Tyler WB to Harbor Blvd at Disneylandbus bus 200
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Anaheim-Cerritos to Salinas - 116 E Alisal Stshuttle bus Cbx
    13h 31m
    $60–93

Riverside to Monterey by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Tyler / Franklin via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 12h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine Street Mobility Hub to Tyler / Franklin via San Bernardino, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 13h 17m.

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