There are 9 ways to get from Monterey to Austin by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane MRY - AUS
7h 59m$154–705Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fort Worth to Austin Doubletree University Areabus
44h 43m$400–645Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Austintrain Texas Eagle
45h 14m$497–1,123Drive 1,663.4 mi
- Drive from Monterey to Austincar 1,663.4 mi
27h 10m$304–439Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane SJC - AUS
7h 15m$191–709Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane SFO - AUS
8h 10m$250–360Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal B
- Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane OAK - AUS
8h 49m$291–382Fly Monterey Regional Airport to San Antonio International Airport, bus
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane MRY - SAT
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
9h 50m$166–726Bus, train
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
- Take the bus from Gilroy to Tucsonbus
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Austintrain
46h 20m$374–757
Monterey to Austin by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Austin is to shuttle and fly which costs $250 - $360 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Austin is to shuttle and fly which takes 7h 15m and costs $190 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Austin. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Austin Doubletree University Area via Salinas, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station and Fort Worth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Austin. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Austin via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 14m.
The distance between Monterey and Austin is 1479 miles. The road distance is 1673.2 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 44h 43m and costs $400 - $650.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Monterey to Austin, including transfers.
Monterey to Austin bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Austin is to fly which takes 7h 59m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $400 - $650 and takes 44h 43m, you could also train, which costs $490 - $1,200 and takes 45h 14m.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Austin Doubletree University Area via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Ft Worth Bus Station, and Fort Worth in around 44h 43m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Ontario/San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $400–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Monterey to Austin bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Austin is 2h ahead of Monterey. It is currently 9:32 AM in Monterey and 11:32 AM in Austin.
Monterey to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Austin is 1673 miles. It takes approximately 27h 10m to drive from Monterey to Austin.
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