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

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Pacific Grove by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), 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
    3h 28m
    $148–318

  2. Drive 440.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Pacific Grovecar car 440.7 mi
    7h 42m
    $81–117

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 11m
    $159–279

  4. 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
    14h 16m
    $155–331

  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
    4h 16m
    $121–565

  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
    5h 31m
    $118–299

  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 53m
    $95–170

San Diego to Pacific Grove by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration14h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 381.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Pacific Grove, 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 Lighthouse / Carmel via Los Angeles, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 14h 16m.

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