What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Monterey?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Monterey is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Monterey?

The fastest way to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Monterey is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Rosa Airport (STS) and Monterey?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood, San Francisco and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Monterey?

The distance between Santa Rosa Airport (STS) and Monterey is 148 miles. The road distance is 176.8 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Monterey without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Monterey without a car is to bus which takes 7h 7m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Monterey?

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Monterey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Monterey bus from?

Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Monterey bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood station.

Bus or fly from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Monterey?

The best way to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Monterey is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $65 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Monterey bus arrive?

Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Monterey bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 1st St & Mission St station.

Can I drive from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Monterey?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Monterey is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Monterey.

Where can I stay near Monterey?

There are 280+ hotels available in Monterey.

Can I share a ride from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Monterey?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santa Rosa Airport (STS) and Monterey. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Monterey - 9 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Monterey by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train, rideshare, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Sonoma County Airport
best
1. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane STS - MRY
5h 39m
$69–366
Drive 175.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Montereycar 175.8 mi
3h 9m
$33–47
Bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airportbus
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SFO - MRY
5h 39m
$53–311
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Francisco to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 7m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood to Battery St & Sacramento Stbus 172 / ...
2. Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
8h 48m
$52–130
Bus via Petaluma
1. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to Petalumabus
2. Take the bus from E Washington St & Ellis St to Mission St & Fremont Stbus 101 / ...
3. Take the bus from San Francisco to Salinasbus
7h 24m
Bus, Caltrain, train
1. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airportbus
2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
3. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain
8h
$52–130
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Santa Rosa-STS to Montereyrideshare 175.8 mi
3h 9m
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Francisco Airportbus San Francisco Airport
2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle Monterey Airbus from airport
6h 6m
$81–143

Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

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6h 1mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Monterey.

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Distance: 146.9 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Santa Rosa Airport (STS), USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to Tyler / Franklin via Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial-Maple & Brookwood, 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 7h 7m.

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