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How to get fromMonterey to Phoenixby plane, bus, train, taxi, car, shuttle, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Monterey to Phoenix by plane, bus, train, taxi, car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MRY - PHX
    3h 20m
    $193–1,203

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 San Jose
    18h 58m
    $94–137

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Baseline/Central Avetaxi taxi
    20h 38m
    $284–555

  4. Drive 686.9 mi

    1. Drive from Monterey to Phoenixcar car 686.9 mi
    11h 28m
    $126–182

  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 Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SJC - PHX
    4h 47m
    $230–297

  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 Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SFO - PHX
    5h 52m
    $144–278

  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 Phoenix (PHX)plane plane OAK - PHX
    6h 27m
    $380–520

  8. Shuttle, train, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Station to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain train Ace
    3. Take the bus from Manteca to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 41m
    $124–160

Monterey to Phoenix by bus and foot

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration18h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 604.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Phoenix (PHX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Phoenix via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, and Gilroy in around 18h 58m.

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