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How to get fromVista to Montereyby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus

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

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    6h 21m
    $166–404

  2. Drive  410.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vista to Montereycar car 410.2 mi
    7h 8m
    $75–109

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 1m
    $240–386

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 7m

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 15m
    $138–602

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    7h 52m
    $368–748

  7. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLD - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 57m
    $100–332

  8. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    10h 5m
    $432–883

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    14h 52m

Vista to Monterey by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 430.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Vista, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Vista Transit Center to Tyler / Franklin via Oceanside Transit Center, Oceanside, Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 14h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vista Village Dr & Camino Corto to Tyler / Franklin via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 9, Oceanside Transportation Center, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 14h 7m.

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