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How to get fromMonterey to Tucsonby plane, shuttle, bus, train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Monterey to Tucson by plane, shuttle, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Tucson

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane MRY - TUS
    6h 16m
    $153–853

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    22h 36m
    $117–208

  3. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus Monterey Airbus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Tucsonbus bus San Jose
    22h 15m
    $216–268

  4. Drive 801.9 mi

    1. Drive from Monterey to Tucsoncar car 801.9 mi
    13h 19m
    $147–212

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SJC - TUS
    7h 20m
    $234–1,162

  6. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MRY - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle bus
    5h 37m
    $212–587

  7. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Tucson

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Levelshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane SFO - TUS
    7h 10m
    $205–875

  8. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SJC - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Tucson Amtrak Stationshuttle bus
    7h
    $283–746

Monterey to Tucson by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration22h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Tucson (TUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Tucson Amtrak Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, and Los Angeles in around 22h 36m.

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