There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Pebble Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Monterey Regional Airport
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SAN - MRY
1h 47m$173–401Drive 443 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego to Pebble Beachcar 443 mi
7h 48m$76–110Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
12h 51m$330–492Bus via San Jose
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 26mFly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SAN - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
3h 56m$139–600Bus
- Take the bus from San Ysidro to Gilroybus San Ysidro
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus 59
14h 28m$110–166
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Pebble Beach is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 48m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Pebble Beach is to fly which takes 1h 47m and costs $170 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Pebble Beach. However, there are services departing from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and arriving at Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler via San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Pebble Beach. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.
The distance between San Diego and Pebble Beach is 386 miles. The road distance is 445.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Pebble Beach without a car is to train which takes 12h 51m and costs $330 - $500.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from San Diego to Pebble Beach, including transfers.
San Diego to Pebble Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
San Diego to Pebble Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Pebble Beach is to fly which takes 1h 47m and costs $170 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $330 - $500 and takes 12h 51m, you could also bus via San Jose, which costs and takes 14h 26m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Pebble Beach, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Pebble Beach via Los Angeles and Salinas in around 12h 51m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $50–290
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–370
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from San Ysidro to Gilroy
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $85–120
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
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Booking & Getting There
San Diego to Pebble Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
San Diego to Pebble Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Pebble Beach is 446 miles. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from San Diego to Pebble Beach.
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