There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Point Lobos by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, shuttle, train, or bus
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Fly to Monterey Regional Airport
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SAN - MRY
1h 46m$173–348Drive 444.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego to Point Loboscar 444.9 mi
7h 47m$82–118Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
12h 50m$227–418Bus
- 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 25m$119–198Fly 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 50m$144–353Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 34m$172–293
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Point Lobos is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Point Lobos is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs $170 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Point Lobos. 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 25m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Point Lobos. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
The distance between San Diego and Point Lobos is 388 miles. The road distance is 447.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Point Lobos without a car is to train which takes 12h 50m and costs $220 - $420.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from San Diego to Point Lobos, including transfers.
San Diego to Point Lobos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
San Diego to Point Lobos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Point Lobos is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs $170 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $420 and takes 12h 50m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 14h 25m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Point Lobos, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Point Lobos via Los Angeles and Salinas in around 12h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–310
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to Point Lobos bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
San Diego to Point Lobos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Point Lobos is 448 miles. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from San Diego to Point Lobos.
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