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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 7 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 University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane CMI - MRY
    10h 37m
    $161–625

  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
    $371–728

  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
    $686–1,522

  4. Drive  2,223.3 mi

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

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    11h 19m
    $269–933

  6. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane STL - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    12h 31m
    $223–504

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    12h 38m
    $211–430

Champaign to Monterey by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$371Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,835.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 37m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) twice daily. 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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