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

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

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  1. Bus, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Broadway & Park Blbus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planeSAN - MRY
    6h 2m
    $74–418

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    13h 35m
    $181–273

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C Stbus235
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train Stationbus
    14h 51m

  4. Drive 433.4 mi

    1. Drive from Poway to Montereycar433.4 mi
    7h 32m
    $80–115

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

    1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Broadway & Park Blbus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeSAN - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    7h 18m
    $166–295

  6. Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Broadway & Park Blbus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeSAN - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    8h 23m
    $116–400

  7. Bus, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Broadway & Park Blbus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeSAN - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
    4. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    9h 1m
    $176–319

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Broadway & Park Blbus235
    2. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Gilroybus
    3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus59
    15h 54m
    $96–153

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration2h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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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 Midland Rd & Janette Ln to Tyler / Franklin via Rancho Bernardo Transit Station, India St & C St, San Diego, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Salinas Train Station, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 14h 51m.

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