There are 10 ways to get from Miami to Monterey by plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly Miami International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
best- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane MIA - MRY
10h 36m$153–653Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
cheapest- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane FLL - MRY
11h 15m$126–558Train, bus
- Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Lake Worth Beach Stationtrain
- Take the bus from El Bodegan Grocery 5 - Lake Worth to Baton Rouge Albertson'sbus
- Take the bus from Baton Rouge Park & Ride to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain
3d 10h$420–1,027Drive 2,957.3 mi
- Drive from Miami to Montereycar 2,957.3 mi
2d 1h$540–780Fly Miami International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MIA - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage
11h 17m$170–565Fly Miami International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane MIA - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage
11h 45m$300–1,160Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane FLL - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage
11h 58m$158–480Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane FLL - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage
12h 39m$263–965Bus, train
- Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain
- Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus
3d 16hTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain
- Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain
4d 10h$391–976
Miami to Monterey by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Miami to Monterey is to fly and shuttle which costs $150 - $480 and takes 11h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Miami to Monterey is to fly which takes 10h 36m and costs $150 - $700.
The distance between Miami and Monterey is 2566 miles. The road distance is 2974.6 miles.
The best way to get from Miami to Monterey without a car is to train and bus which takes 3 days 10h and costs $420 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 10h 36m to get from Miami to Monterey, including transfers.
The best way to get from Miami to Monterey is to fly which takes 10h 36m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $390 - $1,000 and takes 4 days 10h.
Monterey is 3h behind Miami. It is currently 8:56 AM in Miami and 5:56 AM in Monterey.
Yes, the driving distance between Miami to Monterey is 2975 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 1h to drive from Miami to Monterey.
There are 284+ hotels available in Monterey.
What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Miami Amtrak Station to Tyler / Franklin via Chicago Union Station, Emeryville, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 4d 10h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Miami International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Miami International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Miami International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Miami International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Miami International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Miami International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Miami International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Miami International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–400
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–410
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Miami International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Miami International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Miami International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Miami International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 54m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Miami International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 59m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Miami International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 52m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Miami International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–400
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Miami International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–400
- Phone
- +1 800-874-7245
- Tri-RailCustomerExperience@sfrta.fl.gov
- Website
- tri-rail.com
Train from Miami Airport Station to Lake Worth Beach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.tri-rail.com
- Weekend | Holiday
- $5
- Weekday
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–430
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Miami Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–480
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from El Bodegan Grocery 5 - Lake Worth to Baton Rouge Albertson's
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $140–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baton Rouge Park & Ride to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Online Discount
- $60–75
- Standard Rate
- $70
Shuttle from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Online Discount
- $50–60
- Standard Rate
- $57
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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