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

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Boulder is to bus which costs $120 - $440 and takes 33h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Monterey to Boulder is to fly and bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $120 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Monterey and Boulder?

No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Boulder. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Broadway & Euclid Ave via Salinas Train Station, Oakland, Sparks Transit Center and Union Station Gate B17. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 47m.

How far is it from Monterey to Boulder?

The distance between Monterey and Boulder is 1013 miles. The road distance is 1264 miles.

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

The best way to get from Monterey to Boulder without a car is to bus which takes 33h 47m and costs $120 - $440.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Monterey to Boulder, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monterey to Boulder bus from?

Monterey to Boulder bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salinas Train Station.

Where does the Monterey to Boulder bus arrive?

Monterey to Boulder bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oakland station.

What is the time difference between Monterey and Boulder?

Boulder is 1h ahead of Monterey. It is currently 1:54 PM in Monterey and 2:54 PM in Boulder.

Can I drive from Monterey to Boulder?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Boulder is 1264 miles. It takes approximately 20h 19m to drive from Monterey to Boulder.

Where can I stay near Boulder?

There are 170+ hotels available in Boulder.

Monterey to Boulder - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Monterey to Boulder by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, shuttle, or subway

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

Fly from Monterey Regional Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Denver (DEN)MRY - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
5h 40m
$126–606
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Oakland
2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Center
3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Station
4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Euclid AveFf1 / ...
33h 47m
$120–431
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryville
2. Take the train from Emeryville to Denver
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Downtown Boulder StationFf1 / ...
39h 43m
Drive 1,256.7 mi
1. Drive from Monterey to Boulder1,256.7 mi
20h 19m
$230–332
Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San Jose Airport Terminal A
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Denver (DEN)SJC - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
6h 42m
$184–711
Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Level
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Denver (DEN)SFO - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
7h 58m
$175–625
Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San Jose Airport Terminal A
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseum
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Denver (DEN)OAK - DEN
4. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Station
8h 25m
$183–675

Monterey to Boulder by bus

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33h 47mAverage Duration

$120Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Monterey to Boulder.

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Distance: 1,007 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Boulder, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Broadway & Euclid Ave via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Train Station, Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B17 in around 33h 47m.

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