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

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Boulder is to drive which costs $220 - $340 and takes 20h 25m.

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 36m and costs $100 - $600.

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, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, Sparks Transit Center and Union Station Gate B17. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 26m.

How far is it from Monterey to Boulder?

The distance between Monterey and Boulder is 1012 miles. The road distance is 1264.4 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 34h 26m and costs $230 - $440.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m 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 Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Where does the Monterey to Boulder bus arrive?

Monterey to Boulder bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.

What is the time difference between Monterey and Boulder?

Boulder is 1h ahead of Monterey. It is currently 1:33 PM in Monterey and 2:33 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 25m to drive from Monterey to Boulder.

Where can I stay near Boulder?

There are 158+ hotels available in Boulder.

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

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

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)plane MRY - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
5h 36m
$106–556
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus
3. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus
4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Euclid Avebus Ff1 / ...
34h 26m
$232–440
Shuttle, BART, train, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway
3. Take the train from Richmond to Denvertrain
4. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus Ff1 / ...
39h
$403–836
Drive 1,257.1 mi
1. Drive from Monterey to Bouldercar 1,257.1 mi
20h 25m
$230–332
Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Denver (DEN)plane SJC - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
6h 52m
$173–710
Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Denver (DEN)plane SFO - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
7h 47m
$147–511
Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle
2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway
3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Denver (DEN)plane OAK - DEN
4. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
8h 26m
$161–623

Monterey to Boulder by bus

7Weekly Buses

34h 26mAverage Duration

$232Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Monterey to Boulder.

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Distance: 1,006 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

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, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B17 in around 34h 26m.

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