There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to Avila Beach by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 20 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 16m$67–93Drive 150.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to Avila Beachcar 150.8 mi
2h 42m$28–40Line 20 bus, train
- Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus 20
- Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
5h 24m$72–143Fly from Monterey Regional Airport
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane MRY - SBP
4h 40m$68–288Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SFO - SBP
5h 16m$249–503
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Avila Beach is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Avila Beach is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Avila Beach. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Monterey and Avila Beach is 158 miles. The road distance is 151.7 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Avila Beach without a car is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 5h 16m and costs $65 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Monterey to Avila Beach, including transfers.
Monterey to Avila Beach bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Tyler / Franklin station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Avila Beach is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 5h 16m and costs $65 - $95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $290 and takes 4h 40m.
Monterey to Avila Beach bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Avila Beach is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Monterey to Avila Beach.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Avila Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Avila Beach via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, and San Luis Obispo in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) 5 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
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