There are 8 ways to get from St. Petersburg to Monterey by bus, plane, train, car, shuttle, subway, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
best- Take the bus from Psta Grand Central Station to Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203bus
- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SRQ - MRY
11h 48m$183–764Fly Tampa to Monterey Regional Airport
cheapest- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane TPA - MRY
12h 20m$178–758Bus, train
- Take the bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Marion Transit Parking Lotbus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain
- Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus
3d 15hDrive 2,734.9 mi
- Drive from St. Petersburg to Montereycar 2,734.9 mi
45h 56m$500–721Fly Tampa to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane TPA - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
13h 2m$220–815Fly Tampa to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane TPA - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
12h 51m$180–575Fly Tampa to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane TPA - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
14h 47m$231–779Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain
- Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain
4d 5h$2,372–3,868
Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from St. Petersburg to Monterey is to fly and shuttle which costs $180 - $600 and takes 12h 51m.
The fastest way to get from St. Petersburg to Monterey is to bus and fly which takes 11h 48m and costs $180 - $800.
No, there is no direct train from St. Petersburg to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Salinas via Chicago Union Station and Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 5h.
The distance between St. Petersburg and Monterey is 2425 miles. The road distance is 2750.8 miles.
The best way to get from St. Petersburg to Monterey without a car is to bus and train which takes 3 days 15h and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 48m to get from St. Petersburg to Monterey, including transfers.
St. Petersburg to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from St. Petersburg to Monterey is to fly which takes 12h 20m and costs $170 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2,300 - $3,900 and takes 4 days 5h.
Monterey is 3h behind St. Petersburg. It is currently 8:16 PM in St. Petersburg and 5:16 PM in Monterey.
St. Petersburg to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between St. Petersburg, FL, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from St. Petersburg to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stop via Tampa, Chicago Union Station, Emeryville, Salinas, and Salinas in around 4d 5h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Tampa to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Tampa to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Tampa to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Tampa to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Tampa to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–500
Flights from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Tampa to Oakland International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Tampa to Oakland International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Tampa to Oakland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Tampa to Oakland International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Tampa to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Tampa to Oakland International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Tampa to Oakland International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Tampa to Oakland International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Tampa to Monterey Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Tampa to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Tampa to Monterey Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Tampa to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–500
Flights from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tampa to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Tampa to Monterey Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Tampa to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Tampa to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–950
Flights from Tampa to Oakland International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 24m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Tampa to Monterey Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Tampa to San Francisco International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,300–2,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $950–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,300–2,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Coliseum to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- BART
- Phone
- +1 (941) 749-7116
- [email protected]
- Website
- mymanatee.org
Bus from Psta Grand Central Station to Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- mymanatee.org
- Seniors 80+, Children under 5
- $0
- Free trolleys
- $0
- students, Disabled, Seniors 60-79
- $1–9
- Adults 18-59
- $1–9
- Phone
- +1 727-540-1900
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
Bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Marion Transit Parking Lot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Shuttle from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
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