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How to get fromGuadalajara to Montereyby plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Guadalajara to Monterey by plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane GDL - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 25m
    $153–548

  2. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane GDL - MRY
    9h 15m
    $106–461

  3. Bus, train via Santa Ana

    1. Take the bus from Guadalajara to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    46h 36m
    $183–438

  4. Drive  1,812.1 mi

    1. Drive from Guadalajara to Montereycar car 1,812.1 mi
    32h 37m
    $331–478

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane GDL - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    9h 49m
    $383–1,678

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane GDL - 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
    10h 13m
    $224–632

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Zapopan to Gilroybus bus Guadalajara
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    47h 7m
    $233–349

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Guadalajara to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2d 10h
    $249–417

Guadalajara to Monterey by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,699.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Guadalajara, Mexico and Monterey, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Viva Aerobus, and four other airlines fly from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Guadalajara to Tyler / Franklin via Terminal Zapopan, Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 47h 7m.

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