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How to get fromSan Marcos to Montereyby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from San Marcos to Monterey by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane AUS - MRY
    9h 26m
    $129–564

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to Tucsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tucson to Gilroybus bus
    5. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    40h 16m
    $267–420

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    46h 7m
    $579–1,206

  4. Drive 1,659.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Marcos to Montereycar car 1,659.1 mi
    27h 5m
    $303–438

  5. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane AUS - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 42m
    $211–771

  6. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAT - MRY
    9h 42m
    $133–567

  7. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane AUS - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    9h 49m
    $171–551

  8. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAT - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    10h 20m
    $215–294

  9. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane AUS - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    4. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    10h 27m
    $222–835

San Marcos to Monterey by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration46h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$579Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,500.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 26m

What companies run services between San Marcos, TX, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Marcos to Tyler / Franklin via San Antonio Bus Station, El Paso Bus Station, El Paso, Tucson, Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 40h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Marcos Amtrak to Tyler / Franklin via Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 46h 7m.

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