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How to get fromMonterey to Avila Beachby bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Monterey to Avila Beach by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Line 20 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 16m
    $77–113

  2. Drive 150.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Avila Beachcar car 150.8 mi
    2h 42m
    $28–40

  3. Line 20 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tyler / Franklin to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus 20
    2. Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight
    5h 24m
    $77–138

  4. Shuttle, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SFO - SBP
    5h 16m
    $239–513

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Monterey to Avila Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 157.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

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.

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