What is the cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Monterey?

The cheapest way to get from Flagstaff to Monterey is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Monterey?

The fastest way to get from Flagstaff to Monterey is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $70 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Flagstaff and Monterey?

No, there is no direct bus from Flagstaff station to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff Bus Station and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Flagstaff and Monterey?

No, there is no direct train from Flagstaff to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Flagstaff and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 22m.

How far is it from Flagstaff to Monterey?

The distance between Flagstaff and Monterey is 591 miles. The road distance is 697.2 miles.

How do I travel from Flagstaff to Monterey without a car?

The best way to get from Flagstaff to Monterey without a car is to train which takes 22h 22m and costs $290 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Flagstaff to Monterey?

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Flagstaff to Monterey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Flagstaff to Monterey bus from?

Flagstaff to Monterey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Flagstaff Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Flagstaff to Monterey train from?

Flagstaff to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flagstaff station.

Train, bus or fly from Flagstaff to Monterey?

The best way to get from Flagstaff to Monterey is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $70 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $290 - $600 and takes 22h 22m, you could also bus via Los Angeles, which costs $180 - $310 and takes 23h 1m.

Where does the Flagstaff to Monterey bus arrive?

Flagstaff to Monterey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Flagstaff to Monterey train arrive?

Flagstaff to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Flagstaff to Monterey?

Yes, the driving distance between Flagstaff to Monterey is 697 miles. It takes approximately 11h 46m to drive from Flagstaff to Monterey.

How do I get a train ticket from Flagstaff to Monterey?

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Where can I stay near Monterey?

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There are 7 ways to get from Flagstaff to Monterey by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus

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Fly Flagstaff to Monterey Regional Airport
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1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane FLG - MRY
5h 22m
$72–330
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Flagstaff to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
22h 22m
$294–602
Bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Flagstaff Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
23h 1m
$180–303
Drive 693.2 mi
1. Drive from Flagstaff to Montereycar 693.2 mi
11h 46m
$127–183
Fly Flagstaff to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane FLG - SJC
2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle
6h 25m
$139–507
Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane PHX - MRY
6h 30m
$375–455
Bus
1. Take the bus from Flagstaff University North to Phoenix Denny's Deer Valleybus
2. Take the bus from Phoenix to Gilroybus
3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus 59
23h 52m
$152–237

Flagstaff to Monterey by train and bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 588 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Flagstaff, AZ, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

American Airlines flies from Flagstaff (FLG) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Flagstaff to Tyler / Franklin via Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 22h 22m.

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