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How to get fromSan José del Cabo to Montereyby plane, bus, car, shuttle, subway, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or train

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There are 8 ways to get from San José del Cabo to Monterey by plane, bus, car, shuttle, subway, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or train

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SJD - MRY
    8h 37m
    $104–468

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San José del Cabo to Ensenadabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ensenada to Tijuana International Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Gilroybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    41h 17m
    $262–477

  3. Drive 1,431.8 mi

    1. Drive from San José del Cabo to Montereycar car 1,431.8 mi
    32h 33m
    $262–378

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

    1. Fly from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SJD - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 39m
    $166–665

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SJD - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 39m
    $306–2,375

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SJD - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    10h 55m
    $187–679

  7. Bus via San Agustín

    1. Take the bus from San José del Cabo to San Agustínbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Agustín to Tijuanabus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Ysidro Bus Terminal to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    43h 51m
    $239–479

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San José del Cabo to Tijuana Central Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    44h 34m
    $287–625

San José del Cabo to Monterey by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$239Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,189.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between San José del Cabo, Mexico and Monterey, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San José del Cabo to Tyler / Franklin via Ensenada, Tijuana International Airport, Cross Border Xpress, San Ysidro, Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 41h 17m.

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