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How to get fromMonterey to Valley Centerby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Monterey to Valley Center by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport, 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 Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 21m
    $149–338

  2. Drive 425.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Valley Centercar car 425.1 mi
    7h 30m
    $78–113

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    16h 34m
    $143–315

  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 Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    16h 52m
    $146–265

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

    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 bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 42m
    $126–572

  6. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    8h 7m
    $322–800

  7. 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
    18h 9m
    $90–171

Monterey to Valley Center by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 432 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Valley Center, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Valley Center Rd & Calle De Vista via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Los Angeles, Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center, Escondido Transit Center, and Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 in around 16h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Valley Center Rd & Calle De Vista via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Vista Transit Center Stall 7, Escondido Transit Center Stall 6, and Escondido Transit Center Stall 14 in around 18h 9m.

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