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

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There are 9 ways to get from Columbus to Monterey by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, subway, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane CMH - MRY
    9h 39m
    $185–756

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus 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 13h
    $437–821

  3. Bus, train, BART, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union 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 18h
    $875–1,781

  4. Drive 2,465.6 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Montereycar car 2,465.6 mi
    39h 44m
    $450–650

  5. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane CMH - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    10h 45m
    $277–1,013

  6. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CMH - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    10h 19m
    $317–823

  7. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane CMH - 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
    12h 15m
    $298–1,077

  8. Bus to Dayton, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane DAY - MRY
    13h 13m
    $219–827

  9. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLE - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    13h 4m
    $272–437

Columbus to Monterey by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$437Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,126 mi
  • Duration: 9h 39m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus 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 13h.

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