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

The cheapest way to get from California to Monterey is to bus which costs $45 - $70 and takes 11h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from California to Monterey is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $35 - $230.

Is there a direct bus between California and Monterey?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Santa Barbara and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

How far is it from California to Monterey?

The distance between California and Monterey is 106 miles. The road distance is 320.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from California to Monterey without a car is to train which takes 9h 40m and costs $110 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from California to Monterey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Monterey bus from?

California to Monterey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from California to Monterey?

The best way to get from California to Monterey is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $35 - $230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $230 and takes 9h 40m, you could also bus via Santa Barbara, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 46m.

Where does the California to Monterey bus arrive?

California to Monterey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from California to Monterey?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Monterey is 320 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from California to Monterey.

Where can I stay near Monterey?

There are 236+ hotels available in Monterey.

California to Monterey - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from California to Monterey by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SFO - MRY
4h 8m
$38–226
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
9h 40m
$114–229
Bus via Santa Barbara
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 46m
$96–147
Drive 318.6 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Montereycar 318.6 mi
5h 35m
$59–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Gilroybus Guadalajara
2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus 59
11h 37m
$49–68

California to Monterey by train and bus (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

9h 40mAverage Duration

$114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 104.9 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

United Airlines flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $110–230 and the journey takes 8h 19m.

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