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How to get fromCalifornia State University, Monterey Bay to San Diegoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from California State University, Monterey Bay to San Diego by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MRY - SAN
    1h 46m
    $166–350

  2. Drive 431 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from California State University, Monterey Bay to San Diegocar car 431 mi
    7h 34m
    $79–114

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    14h 30m
    $137–318

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    14h 32m
    $91–132

  5. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus bus
    15h 47m
    $116–182

California State University, Monterey Bay to San Diego by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 382.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between California State University, Monterey Bay, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from California State University, Monterey Bay to San Diego via Inter-Garrison / Student Center, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 6, Salinas, and Los Angeles in around 14h 30m.

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