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How to get fromAvila Beach to Montereyby bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Avila Beach to Monterey by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, line 20 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus bus 20
    4h 24m
    $83–112

  2. Drive 151 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Avila Beach to Montereycar car 151 mi
    2h 43m
    $28–40

  3. Train, line 20 bus

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus bus 20
    4h 39m
    $78–137

  4. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SBP - MRY
    4h 45m
    $65–224

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SBP - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4h 40m
    $239–511

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 158.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Avila Beach, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Avila Beach to Tyler / Franklin via San Luis Obispo, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 4 hours.

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