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How to get fromPoway to Montereyby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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

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  1. Line 944 bus, line 290 bus, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Poway Rd & Community Rd to Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Pacific Hwy & Broadwaybus bus
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    6h 3m
    $150–328

  2. Drive 433.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poway to Montereycar car 433.4 mi
    7h 34m
    $80–115

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 35m
    $234–408

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station to Broadway & Park Blbus bus 235
    2. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Gilroybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    15h 32m
    $96–153

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 57m
    $136–335

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 7m
    $126–335

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - 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
    8h 43m
    $260–349

  8. Bus via San Jose

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    15h 44m
    $94–178

Poway to Monterey by bus, tram, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 407.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Poway, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Poway to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stop via Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas in around 13h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hilleary Pl & Hilleary Park Dr to Tyler / Franklin via Sabre Springs & Penasquitos Transit Station, Broadway & Park Bl, City College Station, San Ysidro Station, San Ysidro, Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 15h 32m.

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