What is the cheapest way to get from Boulder to Monterey?

The cheapest way to get from Boulder to Monterey is to bus which costs $120 - $320 and takes 34h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boulder to Monterey?

The fastest way to get from Boulder to Monterey is to bus and fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $100 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Boulder and Monterey?

No, there is no direct bus from Boulder station to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Oakland and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 12m.

How far is it from Boulder to Monterey?

The distance between Boulder and Monterey is 1010 miles. The road distance is 1264.7 miles.

How do I travel from Boulder to Monterey without a car?

The best way to get from Boulder to Monterey without a car is to bus which takes 34h 12m and costs $120 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Boulder to Monterey?

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Boulder to Monterey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boulder to Monterey bus from?

Boulder to Monterey bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, depart from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1.

Where does the Boulder to Monterey bus arrive?

Boulder to Monterey bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, arrive at Union Station.

What is the time difference between Boulder and Monterey?

Monterey is 1h behind Boulder. It is currently 6:59 PM in Boulder and 5:59 PM in Monterey.

Can I drive from Boulder to Monterey?

Yes, the driving distance between Boulder to Monterey is 1265 miles. It takes approximately 20h 24m to drive from Boulder to Monterey.

Where can I stay near Monterey?

There are 259+ hotels available in Monterey.

Boulder to Monterey - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Boulder to Monterey by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, shuttle, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
best
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane DEN - MRY
6h 43m
$104–489
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Union Stationbus Ff1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus
4. Take the bus from Oakland to Salinas Train Stationbus
34h 12m
$125–312
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Union Stationbus Ff1 / ...
2. Take the train from Denver to Emeryvilletrain
3. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus
39h 56m
Drive 1,257.3 mi
1. Drive from Boulder to Montereycar 1,257.3 mi
20h 24m
$230–332
Bus, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane DEN - SJC
3. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
7h 48m
$196–816
Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane DEN - SFO
3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
8h 53m
$136–461
Bus, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane DEN - OAK
3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
4. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
9h 26m
$195–780

Boulder to Monterey by bus

2Weekly Buses

34h 12mAverage Duration

$125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,004.5 mi
Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Boulder, CO, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Tyler / Franklin via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Oakland, Salinas Train Station, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 34h 12m.

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