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

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There are 8 ways to get from La Jolla to Monterey by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Line 30 bus, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    4h 50m
    $146–318

  2. Drive 430.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Jolla to Montereycar car 430.4 mi
    7h 32m
    $79–114

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 42m
    $100–188

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 58m
    $154–334

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    5h 39m
    $118–335

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 54m
    $122–315

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - 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
    7h 29m
    $134–339

  8. Bus via Goleta

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinasbus bus
    15h 31m
    $206–318

La Jolla to Monterey by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration14h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 393.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Tyler / Franklin via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 14h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Tyler / Franklin via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 14h 58m.

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