There are 5 ways to get from Oceano to Monterey by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle
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Bus, line 20 bus
best- Take the bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
4h 45m$62–90Drive 157.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oceano to Montereycar 157.3 mi
2h 51m$29–42Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
5h 1m$97–160Fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SBP - MRY
4h 43m$72–233Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
4h 38m$247–520
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oceano to Monterey is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Oceano to Monterey is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Oceano to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Grover Beach Amtrak and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Oceano to Monterey. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Oceano and Monterey is 164 miles. The road distance is 158.3 miles.
The best way to get from Oceano to Monterey without a car is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Oceano to Monterey, including transfers.
Oceano to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grover Beach Amtrak station.
Oceano to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Oceano to Monterey is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $60 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 5h 1m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $240 and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between Oceano, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Oceano to Tyler / Franklin via Grover Beach Amtrak, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–180
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $30–200
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $21–150
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–290
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
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 Grover Beach Amtrak to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- 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/
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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More Questions & Answers
Oceano to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Oceano to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oceano to Monterey is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Oceano to Monterey.
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