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

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to California is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Monterey to California is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $35 - $230.

Is there a direct bus between Monterey and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to California. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Los Angeles Downtown via Salinas Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Monterey to California?

The distance between Monterey and California is 106 miles. The road distance is 320.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Monterey to California without a car is to bus which takes 8h 23m and costs $40 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Monterey to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monterey to California bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Monterey to California?

The best way to get from Monterey to California is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $35 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 8h 23m, you could also train, which costs $95 - $220 and takes 10h 58m.

Where does the Monterey to California bus arrive?

Monterey to California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

Can I drive from Monterey to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to California is 320 miles. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Monterey to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 4200+ hotels available in California.

Monterey to California - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to California by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, 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
best
1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MRY - SFO
2h 59m
$36–226
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2005
8h 23m
$42–73
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
10h 58m
$97–213
Drive 318.2 mi
1. Drive from Monterey to Los Angelescar 318.2 mi
5h 34m
$59–84
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
11h 46m
$99–183

Monterey to California by bus (Flixbus)

4Weekly Buses

8h 23mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 105 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and California, USA?

United Airlines flies from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Salinas Train Station to Los Angeles Downtown 4 times a week. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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