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

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There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to Buellton by bus (Amtrak), car, shuttle, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Buellton Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 43m
    $67–103

  2. Drive 201.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Buelltoncar car 201.1 mi
    3h 40m
    $37–53

  3. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SFO - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Buellton, CAbus bus
    6h 51m
    $299–563

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Buellton Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 4m
    $62–118

  5. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Buellton, CAbus bus
    6h 55m
    $353–798

Monterey to Buellton by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Buellton, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Buellton Amtrak Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $65–100 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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