There are 9 ways to get from Solana Beach to Monterey by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, shuttle, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly San Diego International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SAN - MRY
4h 51m$149–336Drive 418.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Solana Beach to Montereycar 418.2 mi
7h 18m$77–111Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
12h 57m$112–273Bus via Santa Barbara
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
13h 41m$97–142Fly San Diego International Airport 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
5h 35m$121–553Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
6h 45m$305–775Fly San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SAN - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
7h 25m$127–357Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane CLD - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
7h 19m$100–330Bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 25m$82–139
Solana Beach to Monterey by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Solana Beach to Monterey is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Solana Beach to Monterey is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $140 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Solana Beach station to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Solana Beach station to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.
The distance between Solana Beach and Monterey is 408 miles. The road distance is 420.7 miles.
The best way to get from Solana Beach to Monterey without a car is to train which takes 12h 57m and costs $110 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Solana Beach to Monterey, including transfers.
Solana Beach to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Solana Beach to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Solana Beach to Monterey is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $140 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $280 and takes 12h 57m, you could also bus via Santa Barbara, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 13h 41m.
What companies run services between Solana Beach, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Tyler / Franklin via Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 12h 57m.
- 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
- $40–260
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Solana Beach to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Solana Beach to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solana Beach to Monterey is 421 miles. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Solana Beach to Monterey.
There are 324+ hotels available in Monterey.