There are 4 ways to get from Morro Bay to Monterey by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Bus, line 20 bus
best- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
6h 33m$50–73Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus 9N
- Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus 84
- Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9bus 23 / ...
8h 10m$11–18Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 48m$45–98Drive 122.7 mi
- Drive from Morro Bay to Montereycar 122.7 mi
2h 38m$23–33
Morro Bay to Monterey by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Morro Bay to Monterey is to bus which costs $10 - $19 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Morro Bay to Monterey is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Morro Bay to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Morro Bay Park and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Downtown Transit Center, San Luis Obispo and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Morro Bay to Monterey. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Morro Bay and Monterey is 164 miles. The road distance is 123.4 miles.
The best way to get from Morro Bay to Monterey without a car is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 6h 33m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Morro Bay to Monterey, including transfers.
Morro Bay to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
Morro Bay to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Morro Bay to Monterey is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 6h 33m and costs $50 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Morro Bay, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Morro Bay Park to Tyler / Franklin via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://mst.org/
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Government Center to North County Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
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More Questions & Answers
Morro Bay to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Morro Bay to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Morro Bay to Monterey is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Morro Bay to Monterey.
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