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

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There are 8 ways to get from Albuquerque to Monterey by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

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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
    7h
    $88–424

  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 to Salinasbus bus Ans 6238
    27h 31m
    $222–383

  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
    $404–829

  4. Drive 1,015.3 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Montereycar car 1,015.3 mi
    16h 37m
    $186–268

  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 SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 37m
    $155–611

  6. 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 Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 17m
    $495–821

  7. 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 A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 47m
    $276–825

  8. 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
    10h 5m
    $154–448

Albuquerque to Monterey by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration27h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 868.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h

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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Tyler / Franklin via Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 27h 31m.

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