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How to get fromSanta Fe to Montereyby plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Fe to Monterey by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAF - MRY
    8h 23m
    $99–398

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    30h 38m
    $398–852

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    31h 21m
    $219–409

  4. Drive 1,076 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Fe to Montereycar car 1,076 mi
    17h 34m
    $197–284

  5. Fly Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAF - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 18m
    $166–555

  6. Train to Albuquerque International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane ABQ - MRY
    9h 14m
    $99–442

Santa Fe to Monterey by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration30h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$398Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 896 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Santa Fe, NM, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Tyler / Franklin via Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station, Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 30h 38m.

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