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How to get fromMonterey to Solana Beachby 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 Solana Beach 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
    4h 57m
    $153–335

  2. Drive 417.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Solana Beachcar car 417.8 mi
    7h 17m
    $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 5m
    $142–313

  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 Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    14h 23m
    $147–263

  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 18m
    $130–349

  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 23m
    $134–330

  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
    6h 47m
    $310–786

  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
    7h 57m
    $145–352

  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
    7h 47m
    $272–809

  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 51m
    $94–177

Monterey to Solana Beach by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 410.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Solana Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, and Los Angeles in around 14h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Hwy 101 & Plaza 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 51m.

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