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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

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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 12m
    $397–1,480

  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 - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    11h 35m
    $247–845

  3. Bus, train

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

  4. Drive 2,809.3 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Montereycar car 2,809.3 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 bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUF - MRY
    11h 20m
    $298–1,224

  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
    $475–1,781

  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
    12h 26m
    $376–1,394

  8. 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

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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