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How to get fromPhoenix to Montereyby plane, bus, taxi, train, car, shuttle, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Phoenix to Monterey by plane, bus, taxi, train, car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane PHX - MRY
    4h 14m
    $43–243

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Gilroybus bus Nogales
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    18h 27m
    $96–133

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    21h 23m
    $318–601

  4. Drive 686.7 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Montereycar car 686.7 mi
    11h 29m
    $126–181

  5. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PHX - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    5h 8m
    $135–560

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PHX - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 23m
    $325–1,170

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PHX - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 53m
    $139–554

  8. Bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Gilroybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    19h 27m
    $96–138

Phoenix to Monterey by bus and foot

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration18h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 604.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix to Tyler / Franklin via Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 18h 27m.

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