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How to get fromRochester to Montereyby plane, shuttle, train, subway, car or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to Monterey by plane, shuttle, train, subway, car, or bus

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

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ROC - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    10h 21m
    $502–1,980

  2. Fly Rochester to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ROC - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    11h 4m
    $252–840

  3. Train, BART, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    4. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2d 22h
    $751–1,689

  4. Drive 2,809.3 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Montereycar car 2,809.3 mi
    44h 26m
    $513–741

  5. Fly Rochester to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ROC - 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
    11h 56m
    $421–1,594

  6. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUF - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    11h 43m
    $553–2,273

  7. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUF - MRY
    11h 30m
    $291–1,216

Rochester to Monterey by train, subway, and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 22hAverage Duration
Ticket$751Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rochester to Monterey. However, you can take the taxi to Rochester (ROC) airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC), walk to SJC Airport Terminal A, then take the shuttle to Monterey Shuttle Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Monterey Shuttle Station via Chicago Union Station, Richmond, Richmond, San Francisco International Airport, and SFO Airport International in around 2d 22h.

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