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How to get fromMonterey to Mazatlánby plane, train, car, bus, shuttle, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT)plane plane MRY - MZT
    8h 40m
    $2,954–11,854

  2. Train, drive, bus

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtraktrain train
    3. Drive from Yuma Amtrak to San Luis Río Coloradocar car
    4. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Mazatlan H. Familiaresbus bus
    37h 27m
    $4,035–8,199

  3. Drive  2,456.1 km

    1. Drive from Monterey to Mazatláncar car 2,456.1 km
    27h 40m
    $5,033–7,270

  4. 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 General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT)plane plane SJC - MZT
    9h 29m
    $3,695–11,830

  5. 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 General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT)plane plane SFO - MZT
    11h 10m
    $3,565–11,026

  6. 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 General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT)plane plane OAK - MZT
    11h 32m
    $3,977–13,072

  7. 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 Mazatlánbus bus San José
    39h 58m
    $3,590–6,124

  8. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Mazatlanbus bus
    2d 1h
    $4,024–5,284

Monterey to Mazatlán by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$3,590Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,138.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Mazatlán, Mexico?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Mazatlán via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, and Gilroy in around 39h 58m.

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