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How to get fromSeattle to Montereyby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Seattle to Monterey by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planeSEA - MRY
    5h 28m
    $72–355

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Oaklandbus
    3. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinas Train Stationbus
    23h 51m
    $120–336

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    27h 32m
    $135–871

  4. Drive 905.8 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Montereycar905.8 mi
    15h 28m
    $166–239

  5. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeSEA - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    6h 42m
    $134–496

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeSEA - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    7h 44m
    $108–328

  7. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeSEA - 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
    8h 16m
    $141–502

  8. Fly Paine Field County Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planePAE - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    8h 47m
    $115–363

Seattle to Monterey by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration23h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Tyler / Franklin via Sacramento Bus Station, Oakland, Salinas Train Station, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 23h 51m.

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