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

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There are 4 ways to get from Champaign to Monterey by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, subway, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane CMI - MRY
    8h 9m
    $141–575

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    2d 7h
    $415–746

  3. Bus, train, BART, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    4. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2d 10h
    $788–1,625

  4. Drive 2,223.3 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Montereycar car 2,223.3 mi
    34h 43m
    $406–587

Champaign to Monterey by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$415Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,835.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Tyler / Franklin via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 2d 7h.

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