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How to get fromSan Diego to Pfeiffer Beachby plane, taxi, train, car, bus, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Pfeiffer Beach by plane, taxi, train, car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Pfeiffer Beachtaxi taxi
    2h 25m
    $253–452

  2. Drive 411.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Pfeiffer Beachcar car 411.3 mi
    7h 43m
    $76–109

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    3. Drive from Salinas to Pfeiffer Beachcar car
    13h 29m
    $160–338

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    3. Drive from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Pfeiffer Beachcar car
    13h 49m
    $99–142

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

    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
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Pfeiffer Beachtaxi taxi
    4h 29m
    $219–692

  6. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Barbaratrain train
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Carmel Rancho Blvd / Carmel Rancho Center to Pfeiffer Beachtaxi taxi
    15h 14m
    $248–398

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 411.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Pfeiffer Beach, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Pfeiffer Beach. However, you can fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) then take the taxi to Pfeiffer Beach. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Pfeiffer Beach via Los Angeles and Salinas in around 13h 29m.

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