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How to get fromSan Diego to Montereyby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Monterey by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    2h 49m
    $146–312

  2. Drive 438.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Montereycar car 438.7 mi
    7h 38m
    $81–116

  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 36m
    $153–327

  4. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2017
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Salinasbus bus Ans 6238
    14h 1m

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3h 38m
    $118–323

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4h 53m
    $120–308

  7. Bus

    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 13m
    $96–172

San Diego to Monterey by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 379.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Monterey, 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 Tyler / Franklin via Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 13h 36m.

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