What is the cheapest way to get from Morro Bay to Monterey?

The cheapest way to get from Morro Bay to Monterey is to bus which costs $10 - $19 and takes 8h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Morro Bay to Monterey?

The fastest way to get from Morro Bay to Monterey is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Morro Bay and Monterey?

No, there is no direct bus from Morro Bay to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Morro Bay Park and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Downtown Transit Center, San Luis Obispo and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Morro Bay to Monterey?

The distance between Morro Bay and Monterey is 164 miles. The road distance is 123.4 miles.

How do I travel from Morro Bay to Monterey without a car?

The best way to get from Morro Bay to Monterey without a car is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 6h 33m and costs $40 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Morro Bay to Monterey?

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Morro Bay to Monterey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Morro Bay to Monterey bus from?

Morro Bay to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.

Train or bus from Morro Bay to Monterey?

The best way to get from Morro Bay to Monterey is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 6h 33m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Morro Bay to Monterey bus arrive?

Morro Bay to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Can I drive from Morro Bay to Monterey?

Yes, the driving distance between Morro Bay to Monterey is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Morro Bay to Monterey.

Where can I stay near Monterey?

There are 289+ hotels available in Monterey.

Morro Bay to Monterey - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 20 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Morro Bay to Monterey by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Bus, line 20 bus
best
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
6h 33m
$40–73
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus 9N
2. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus 84
3. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9bus 23 / ...
8h 3m
$11–18
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 48m
$34–78
Drive 122.7 mi
1. Drive from Morro Bay to Montereycar 122.7 mi
2h 38m
$23–33

Morro Bay to Monterey by bus

14Weekly Buses

8h 3mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Morro Bay to Monterey.

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Distance: 163.4 mi
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Morro Bay, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Morro Bay Park to Tyler / Franklin via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $29–70 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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