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How to get fromMonterey to Del Marby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, shuttle, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Monterey to Del Mar by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, shuttle, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MRY - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 28m
    $155–340

  2. Drive 419.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Del Marcar car 419.8 mi
    7h 20m
    $77–111

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    14h 36m
    $144–318

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    15h 43m
    $149–268

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 49m
    $132–354

  6. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 54m
    $136–345

  7. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 17m
    $302–791

  8. Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    4. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 28m
    $272–357

  9. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MRY - SNA
    2. Take the train from Anaheim to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 18m
    $274–814

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    15h 58m
    $90–168

Monterey to Del Mar by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 412.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Del Mar, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Plaza St in around 14h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 15h 58m.

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