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How to get fromMonterey County (Region) to San Diegoby car, plane, bus, train, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Monterey County (Region) to San Diego by car, plane, bus, train, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Drive, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Monterey County (Region) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)car car
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MRY - SAN
    3h 11m
    $151–336

  2. Drive 399 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey County (Region) to San Diegocar car 399 mi
    7h 25m
    $73–106

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from King City Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    12h 30m
    $208–354

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from King City Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus
    13h
    $191–270

  5. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Front / San Vicente to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9bus bus 23 / ...
    2. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    15h 36m
    $220–409

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 434.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Monterey County (Region), CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Monterey County (Region) to San Diego via King City Amtrak Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 13h.

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