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How to get fromPhoenix to Montereyby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), taxi, train, car, shuttle, subway or bus

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

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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 12m
    $68–393

  2. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    16h 1m
    $97–201

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Phoenix 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
    19h 6m
    $209–489

  4. Drive 687.1 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Montereycar car 687.1 mi
    11h 28m
    $126–182

  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 San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    5h 43m
    $160–710

  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 - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    6h 50m
    $290–1,675

  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 B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    7h 28m
    $159–674

  8. 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
    $84–122

Phoenix to Monterey by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration16h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. 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, Salinas Train Station, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 16h 1m.

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