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How to get fromEl Centro to Montereyby plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, car, taxi, shuttle or subway

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There are 11 ways to get from El Centro to Monterey by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, car, taxi, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Fly Imperial County Airport to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane IPL - MRY
    7h 8m
    $49–256

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    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
    14h 56m
    $110–199

  3. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 57m
    $118–248

  4. Drive 526.9 mi

    1. Drive from El Centro to Montereycar car 526.9 mi
    9h 14m
    $97–139

  5. Bus, taxi, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Indio Bus Station to Hwy 62 & Kickapootaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Kickapoo to Palm Springs Airportbus bus
    4. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PSP - SJC
    5. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 54m
    $330–1,068

  6. Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    9h 38m
    $83–431

  7. Bus, taxi, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Indio Bus Station to Hwy 62 & Kickapootaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Kickapoo to Palm Springs Airportbus bus
    4. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PSP - SFO
    5. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    10h 4m
    $275–628

  8. Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Mexicali to Tijuanabus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    10h 33m
    $170–818

  9. Bus, taxi, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Indio Bus Station to Hwy 62 & Kickapootaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Kickapoo to Palm Springs Airportbus bus
    4. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PSP - OAK
    5. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    6. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    10h 35m
    $329–982

  10. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2055 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Los Angeles to Salinas - 116 E Alisal Stshuttle bus Cbx
    15h 17m
    $82–133

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2055 / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    16h 25m
    $119–251

El Centro to Monterey by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration14h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between El Centro, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

Southern Airways Express, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Tyler / Franklin via Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 14h 56m.

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