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

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There are 8 ways to get from Rochester to Monterey by plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, or subway

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

    best
    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
    9h 46m
    $382–1,480

  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 2m
    $272–940

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    5. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Salinas Train Stationbus bus
    2d 18h
    $762–1,632

  4. Drive 2,808.5 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Montereycar car 2,808.5 mi
    44h 28m
    $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 46m
    $401–1,494

  6. 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
    $301–1,217

  7. Train to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SYR - MRY
    12h 37m
    $305–1,311

  8. 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
    $824–1,826

Rochester to Monterey by bus, train, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$762Cheapest 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 bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Tyler / Franklin via Cleveland Bus Station, Toledo Bus Stop, Toledo, Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Downtown, Salinas Train Station, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 2d 18h.

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