There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Point Lobos by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, train, 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- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SAN - MRY
1h 41m$97–467Drive 445 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego to Point Loboscar 445 mi
7h 47m$82–118Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train Stationbus FlixBus 2005
11h 48m$98–169Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
12h 49m$193–413Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SAN - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage
4h 17m$190–806Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 21m
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Point Lobos is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Point Lobos is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs $95 - $470.
The distance between San Diego and Point Lobos is 388 miles. The road distance is 447.6 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Point Lobos without a car is to bus which takes 11h 48m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from San Diego to Point Lobos, including transfers.
The best way to get from San Diego to Point Lobos is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs $95 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $170 and takes 11h 48m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $420 and takes 12h 49m.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Point Lobos is 448 miles. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from San Diego to Point Lobos.
There are 263+ hotels available in Point Lobos.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Point Lobos, CA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Point Lobos via Los Angeles Union Station, Salinas Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 11h 48m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–850
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $33–38
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Online Discount
- $50–60
- Standard Rate
- $57
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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