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

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

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane MCI - MRY
    8h 50m
    $163–753

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    46h 20m
    $1,183–1,835

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa 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 1h

  4. Drive  1,799 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Montereycar car 1,799 mi
    30h 34m
    $329–475

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

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MCI - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    9h 24m
    $205–810

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MCI - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    9h 11m
    $175–620

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MCI - 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
    11h 9m
    $216–824

Kansas City to Monterey by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,511.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to Tyler / Franklin via Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 46h 20m.

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