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How to get fromMonterey to Grand Canyonby plane, bus, train, shuttle, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Monterey to Grand Canyon by plane, bus, train, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Flagstaff, bus

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane MRY - FLG
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    8h 45m
    $118–448

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    25h 30m
    $267–613

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    26h
    $256–337

  4. Drive  713.4 mi

    1. Drive from Monterey to Grand Canyoncar car 713.4 mi
    12h 36m
    $131–189

  5. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MRY - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    7h 35m
    $471–1,481

  6. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane MRY - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    9h 45m
    $278–478

  7. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SJC - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    11h 20m
    $335–532

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Phoenixbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus bus Phx
    4. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    27h 31m
    $196–319

Monterey to Grand Canyon by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$267Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 678.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Grand Canyon, AZ, USA?

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Phoenix, 27th Av & McDowell Rd, Deer Valley Rd & 27th Av, Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley, and Flagstaff Amtrak Station in around 27h 31m.

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