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How to get fromSan Diego to Pinnacles National Parkby plane, bus, taxi, train, car, shuttle, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from San Diego to Pinnacles National Park by plane, bus, taxi, train, car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    6h 44m
    $240–433

  2. Drive 391.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Pinnacles National Parkcar car 391.7 mi
    7h 9m
    $72–104

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Santa Barbaratrain train
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 84
    4. Take the taxi from Soledad Mission Shopping Center to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    14h 46m
    $213–345

  4. Train, bus, taxi via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    4. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    14h 53m
    $242–437

  5. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, bus, 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 Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    6h 56m
    $208–669

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    7h 26m
    $188–389

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    7h 37m
    $196–411

  8. Fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane SAN - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Soledad Mission Shopping Center to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    9h 18m
    $268–477

  9. Bus, taxi

    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. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    4. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    15h 9m
    $181–242

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

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Diego to Pinnacles National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 454.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Pinnacles National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Pinnacles National Park. However, you can fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), walk to Olmsted / Monterey Regional Airport, take the line 7 bus to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, walk to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, take the line 20 bus to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, take the bus to Front / San Vicente, then take the taxi to Pinnacles National Park. Alternatively, you can take the train to Santa Barbara, walk to Santa Barbara, take the bus to Paso Robles Amtrak Station, take the bus to Canal / Bassett Street, take the line 23 bus to Soledad Mission Shopping Center, then take the taxi to Pinnacles National Park.

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