There are 4 ways to get from Nipomo to Monterey by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Centerbus 10N
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 1m$50–74Bus via King City
cheapest- Take the bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Centerbus 10N
- 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 38m$11–19Bus, train
- Take the bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Centerbus 10N
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
7h 16m$45–99Drive 162.7 mi
- Drive from Nipomo to Montereycar 162.7 mi
3h 2m$30–43
Nipomo to Monterey by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nipomo to Monterey is to bus via King City which costs $11 - $19 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Nipomo to Monterey is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Nipomo to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Thompson & Branch and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Downtown Transit Center, San Luis Obispo and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Nipomo and Monterey is 176 miles. The road distance is 163.7 miles.
The best way to get from Nipomo to Monterey without a car is to bus which takes 7h 1m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Nipomo to Monterey, including transfers.
Nipomo to Monterey bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, depart from Thompson & Branch station.
Nipomo to Monterey bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, arrive at Government Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nipomo to Monterey is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Nipomo to Monterey.
There are 265+ hotels available in Monterey.
What companies run services between Nipomo, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Thompson & Branch 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 7h 1m.
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
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
Bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.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
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 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/
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