Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Monterey

See all options

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

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

  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane ABQ - MRY
    7h
    $83–404

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    28h 3m
    $406–824

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    28h 46m
    $230–395

  4. Drive 1,015.3 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Montereycar car 1,015.3 mi
    16h 37m
    $186–268

  5. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ABQ - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 37m
    $155–611

  6. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ABQ - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 17m
    $125–431

  7. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ABQ - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 47m
    $166–675

  8. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAF - MRY
    10h 5m
    $149–438

Albuquerque to Monterey by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$406Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Albuquerque to Monterey.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 868.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Tyler / Franklin via Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 28h 3m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers