There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Monterey Airport (MRY) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SBA - MRY
5h 1m$30–192Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 9m$130–231Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 52m$84–118Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santa Barbara to Monterey-MRY229.3 mi
4h 18mDrive 229.3 mi
- Drive from Santa Barbara to Monterey Airport (MRY)car 229.3 mi
4h 18m$42–61Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
6h 4m$310–781Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane BUR - MRY
5h 44m$493–864
Santa Barbara to Monterey Airport (MRY) by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Monterey Airport (MRY) is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Monterey Airport (MRY) is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Monterey Airport (MRY). However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Olmsted / Monterey Regional Airport via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Monterey Airport (MRY). However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Santa Barbara and Monterey Airport (MRY) is 198 miles. The road distance is 230.6 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Monterey Airport (MRY) without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs $130 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Santa Barbara to Monterey Airport (MRY), including transfers.
Santa Barbara to Monterey Airport (MRY) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Santa Barbara to Monterey Airport (MRY) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Monterey Airport (MRY) is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $30 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $240 and takes 6h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 52m.
What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Monterey Airport (MRY), USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 5h 49m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–190
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–190
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–280
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santa Barbara to Monterey-MRY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Barbara to Monterey Airport (MRY) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Santa Barbara to Monterey Airport (MRY) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Monterey Airport (MRY) is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Santa Barbara to Monterey Airport (MRY).
There are 162+ hotels available in Monterey Airport (MRY).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santa Barbara and Monterey Airport (MRY). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.