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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 India St & C Stbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    6h 8m
    $64–368

  2. 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
    $199–372

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C Stbus bus 235
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Salinas Train Stationbus bus
    15h 5m
    $82–154

  4. Drive 433.4 mi

    1. Drive from Poway to Montereycar car 433.4 mi
    7h 35m
    $80–115

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

    1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C Stbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h
    $136–625

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

    1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C Stbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 20m
    $106–365

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

    1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C Stbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    4. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 45m
    $140–589

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo 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 55m
    $96–153

Poway to Monterey by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration15h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest 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 Downtown, Salinas Train Station, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 15h 5m.

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