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How to get fromSan Diego to California State University, Monterey Bayby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to California State University, Monterey Bay by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    1h 43m
    $170–345

  2. Drive 431.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to California State University, Monterey Baycar car 431.1 mi
    7h 34m
    $79–114

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 46m
    $141–315

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Gilroybus bus San Ysidro
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    14h 20m
    $92–142

  5. Bus via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 23m
    $90–162

San Diego to California State University, Monterey Bay by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 383.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and California State University, Monterey Bay, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to California State University, Monterey Bay via Los Angeles, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 6, and Inter-Garrison / 5th Ave in around 13h 46m.

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