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How to get fromPalm Desert to Montereyby plane, shuttle, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Palm Desert to Monterey by plane, shuttle, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PSP - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4h 1m
    $322–916

  2. Drive  436.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Montereycar car 436.7 mi
    7h 36m
    $80–116

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 51m
    $110–245

  4. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    15h 3m
    $100–159

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    5h 18m
    $232–436

  6. Bus, train via Anaheim (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    15h 1m
    $128–273

  7. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    15h 9m
    $160–313

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Gilroybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    17h 19m
    $124–169

Palm Desert to Monterey by bus, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration14h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 478.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Tyler / Franklin via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 15h 3m.

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