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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Montereyby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway or bus

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

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane ABQ - MRY
    6h 54m
    $83–444

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    25h 41m
    $138–322

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    28h 3m
    $147–542

  4. Drive 1,009.4 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Montereycar car 1,009.4 mi
    16h 53m
    $185–267

  5. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ABQ - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    8h 15m
    $180–761

  6. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAF - MRY
    7h 58m
    $159–518

  7. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ABQ - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    8h 1m
    $120–416

  8. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane ABQ - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    8h 22m
    $169–675

  9. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Los Angeles to Salinas - 116 E Alisal Stshuttle bus Cbx
    26h 34m
    $136–314

Albuquerque to Monterey by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration25h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Tyler / Franklin via Los Angeles Union Station, Salinas Train Station, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 25h 41m.

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