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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)planeROC - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    10h 22m
    $397–1,480

  2. Fly Rochester to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeROC - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    11h 37m
    $247–845

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain
    5. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train Stationbus
    2d 19h
    $354–1,921

  4. Drive 2,809.3 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Montereycar2,809.3 mi
    44h 11m
    $513–741

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

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planeBUF - MRY
    11h 20m
    $298–1,224

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

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeROC - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    12h 6m
    $376–1,394

  7. 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
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeBUF - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    12h 15m
    $475–1,781

  8. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain
    3. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus
    2d 22h

Rochester to Monterey by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$354Cheapest 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-Airport-ROC airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC), walk to San Jose Airport Terminal A, then take the shuttle to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Tyler / Franklin via Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station, Cleveland Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Salinas Train Station, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 2d 19h.

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