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

The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Monterey is to bus which costs $85 - $130 and takes 18h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Monterey is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $60 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Phoenix and Monterey?

No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Los Angeles Downtown and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 11m.

How far is it from Phoenix to Monterey?

The distance between Phoenix and Monterey is 608 miles. The road distance is 690.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Phoenix to Monterey without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 16h 11m and costs $90 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Phoenix to Monterey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Phoenix to Monterey bus from?

Phoenix to Monterey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Phoenix to Monterey?

The best way to get from Phoenix to Monterey is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $60 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 16h 11m.

Where does the Phoenix to Monterey bus arrive?

Phoenix to Monterey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from Phoenix to Monterey?

Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Monterey is 691 miles. It takes approximately 11h 29m to drive from Phoenix to Monterey.

Where can I stay near Monterey?

There are 190+ hotels available in Monterey.

Phoenix to Monterey - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Monterey Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane PHX - MRY
4h 7m
$63–373
Bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Salinas Train Stationbus FlixBus 2005
16h 11m
$92–199
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain
21h 23m
$287–581
Drive 686.7 mi
1. Drive from Phoenix to Montereycar 686.7 mi
11h 29m
$126–181
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 PHX - SJC
2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle
5h 8m
$130–540
Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PHX - SFO
2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle
6h 23m
$325–1,270
Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane PHX - OAK
2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle
6h 53m
$134–544
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Gilroybus Nogales
2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus 59
18h 27m
$86–125

Phoenix to Monterey by bus

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16h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 604.3 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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 Bus Station to Tyler / Franklin via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Salinas Train Station, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 16h 11m.

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