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

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

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  1. Line 101 bus, train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Drbus bus
    2. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    5h 15m
    $68–431

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 6m
    $112–193

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 46m

  4. Drive 420.6 mi

    1. Drive from Del Mar to Montereycar car 420.6 mi
    7h 21m
    $77–111

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    6h 40m
    $174–883

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    7h 50m
    $120–423

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - 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 25m
    $164–747

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    7h 45m
    $74–286

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    15h 8m

Del Mar to Monterey by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Del Mar, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Tyler / Franklin via Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 14h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Tyler / Franklin via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 14h 46m.

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