There are 10 ways to get from Austin to Monterey by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane AUS - MRY
7h 50m$114–485Bus
- Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus
- Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
43h 56m$433–675Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
46h 53m$596–1,189Drive 1,663.9 mi
- Drive from Austin to Montereycar 1,663.9 mi
27h 11m$304–439Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane AUS - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
7h 13m$276–1,062Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane AUS - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
8h 25m$176–622Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane AUS - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
8h 58m$275–1,026Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antoniobus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SAT - MRY
9h 52m$115–430Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antoniobus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SAT - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
10h 25m$172–527Train, bus
- Take the train from Austin to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Tucson to Gilroybus
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus 59
2d$426–794
Austin to Monterey by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Monterey is to bus and fly which costs $110 - $430 and takes 9h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Monterey is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h 13m and costs $270 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Austin Doubletree University Area and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Ft Worth Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Austin to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 53m.
The distance between Austin and Monterey is 1479 miles. The road distance is 1673.6 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Monterey without a car is to bus which takes 43h 56m and costs $430 - $700.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Austin to Monterey, including transfers.
Austin to Monterey bus services, operated by Vonlane, depart from Austin Doubletree University Area station.
Austin to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Monterey is to fly which takes 7h 50m and costs $110 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $430 - $700 and takes 43h 56m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 46h 53m.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Tyler / Franklin via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 43h 56m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–430
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–430
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–450
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–500
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–410
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–440
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–400
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–390
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–430
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–390
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Austin to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $480–1,000
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Austin to Tucson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $320–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Coliseum to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Phone
- +1 844-866-5263
- inquiries@vonlane.com
- Website
- vonlane.com
Bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $127–137
- Website
- https://vonlane.com
- Adult
- $127
- adult
- $137
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–390
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- 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
- groometransportation.com
- 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
- groometransportation.com
- 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
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
Bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Tucson to Gilroy
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–170
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $140–170
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Tucson to Gilroy
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $100–150
- Titanium
- $118–122
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- customerservice@mst.org
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
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More Questions & Answers
Austin to Monterey bus services, operated by Vonlane, arrive at Fort Worth station.
Monterey is 2h behind Austin. It is currently 1:09 AM in Austin and 11:09 PM in Monterey.
Austin to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Monterey is 1674 miles. It takes approximately 27h 11m to drive from Austin to Monterey.
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