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

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

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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 San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    11h 17m
    $497–1,885

  2. Fly Rochester to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

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    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 - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    11h 37m
    $252–845

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

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

  4. Drive 2,809.3 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Montereycar car 2,809.3 mi
    44h 26m
    $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 bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUF - MRY
    11h 22m
    $319–1,323

  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 San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    12h 35m
    $616–2,385

  7. 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 B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    14h 40m
    $416–1,499

Rochester (ROC) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$432Cheapest 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 train from Rochester to Tyler / Franklin via Chicago Union Station, Emeryville, Emeryville, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 2d 22h.

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