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

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Tempe is to bus which costs $120 - $190 and takes 19h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Monterey to Tempe is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $75 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Monterey and Tempe?

No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Tempe. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Phoenix via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 and Gilroy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 16m.

How far is it from Monterey to Tempe?

The distance between Monterey and Tempe is 614 miles. The road distance is 701.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Monterey to Tempe without a car is to bus which takes 19h 16m and costs $120 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Monterey to Tempe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monterey to Tempe bus from?

Monterey to Tempe bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 station.

Bus or fly from Monterey to Tempe?

The best way to get from Monterey to Tempe is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $75 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 19h 16m.

Where does the Monterey to Tempe bus arrive?

Monterey to Tempe bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Monterey / Gilroy Train Station.

Can I drive from Monterey to Tempe?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Tempe is 702 miles. It takes approximately 11h 39m to drive from Monterey to Tempe.

Where can I stay near Tempe?

There are 2345+ hotels available in Tempe.

Monterey to Tempe - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Monterey to Tempe by plane, bus, train, taxi, car, shuttle, or subway

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Fly from Monterey Regional Airport
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1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MRY - PHX
3h 49m
$75–385
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Phoenixbus San Jose
19h 16m
$129–187
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Maricopa Amtraktrain
3. Take the taxi from Maricopa Amtrak to Tempetaxi
20h 9m
$317–593
Drive 697.9 mi
1. Drive from Monterey to Tempecar 697.9 mi
11h 39m
$128–184
Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
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 Phoenix (PHX)plane SJC - PHX
5h 24m
$127–479
Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Phoenix (PHX)plane SFO - PHX
6h 19m
$341–1,170
Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
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 Phoenix (PHX)plane OAK - PHX
6h 59m
$440–522

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

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2h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 610.2 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Tempe, AZ, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Phoenix (PHX) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Tempe via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, and Phoenix in around 19h 16m.

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