There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to California Polytechnic State University by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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 Obispo Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 7mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus 23 / ...
- Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Roblesbus 84
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Cal Poly Librarybus 9S
7h 34m$10–17Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
6h 41m$73–125Drive 134.7 mi
- Drive from Monterey to California Polytechnic State Universitycar 134.7 mi
2h 50m$25–36Fly
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane MRY - SBP
6h 6m$40–247
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 California Polytechnic State University is to bus which costs $10 - $18 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to California Polytechnic State University is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to California Polytechnic State University. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop via Salinas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to California Polytechnic State University. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at San Luis Obispo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Monterey and California Polytechnic State University is 147 miles. The road distance is 135.5 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to California Polytechnic State University without a car is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 5h 7m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Monterey to California Polytechnic State University, including transfers.
Monterey to California Polytechnic State University bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Tyler / Franklin station.
Monterey to California Polytechnic State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to California Polytechnic State University is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 5h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 6h 41m, you could also fly, which costs $40 - $250 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and California Polytechnic State University, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to California Polytechnic State University via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, and San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to San Luis Obispo once daily. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 3h 18m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
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
- $70–120
- 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 Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Canal / Bassett Street to North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to San Luis Obispo Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from North County Transit Center to Cal Poly Library
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SoCoTransit
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Booking & Getting There
Monterey to California Polytechnic State University bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 station.
Monterey to California Polytechnic State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to California Polytechnic State University is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Monterey to California Polytechnic State University.
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