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How to get fromSt. Louis to Montereyby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle or subway

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

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane STL - MRY
    8h 58m
    $196–906

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    47h 26m
    $184–595

  3. Train via Kansas City (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    2d 5h
    $273–976

  4. Drive 2,043.6 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Montereycar car 2,043.6 mi
    33h 3m
    $373–539

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane STL - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    9h 46m
    $212–728

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

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane STL - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    10h 21m
    $342–1,362

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane STL - 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
    12h 4m
    $322–1,276

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2d 22h
    $277–1,625

St. Louis to Monterey by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration47h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Tyler / Franklin via Los Angeles Union Station, Salinas Train Station, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 47h 26m.

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