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

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There are 8 ways to get from Monterey to La Jolla by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport, line 30 bus

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MRY - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus
    4h 16m
    $145–318

  2. Drive 429.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Monterey to La Jollacar car 429.9 mi
    7h 31m
    $79–114

  3. 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 San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    15h 9m
    $92–144

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    15h 29m
    $154–333

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

    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
    5h 37m
    $122–332

  6. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, 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 Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    6h 42m
    $126–313

  7. Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    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
    7h 16m
    $137–335

  8. Bus via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    16h 1m
    $99–187

Monterey to La Jolla by bus, foot, and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Monterey to La Jolla.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 396.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, San Ysidro, San Ysidro Station, Old Town Station, and Old Town Transit Center in around 15h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Transit Center in around 15h 29m.

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