There are 8 ways to get from Temecula to Monterey by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
best- Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to San Diego
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)SAN - MRY
5h 41m$79–497Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles DowntownFlixBus 2015
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train StationFlixBus 2005
11h 6m$71–139Bus, train
- Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles DowntownFlixBus 2015
- Take the train from Los Angeles to SalinasCoast Starlight
13h 12m$111–199Drive 401.5 mi
- Drive from Temecula to Monterey401.5 mi
6h 56m$74–106Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtown
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)LAX - MRY
6h 38m$73–282Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to San Diego
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)SAN - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage
6h 56m$171–374Bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)ONT - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage
8h 11m$135–610Bus, train, shuttle
- Take the bus from Promenade Mall to Perris Transit Center61
- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Fullerton
- Take a shuttle bus from Anaheim-Cerritos to Salinas - 116 E Alisal StCbx
15h 44m$72–106
Temecula to Monterey by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Temecula to Monterey is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Temecula to Monterey is to bus and fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $75 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Temecula to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Temecula Bus Stop and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Los Angeles Union Station and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
The distance between Temecula and Monterey is 448 miles. The road distance is 403.9 miles.
The best way to get from Temecula to Monterey without a car is to bus which takes 11h 6m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Temecula to Monterey, including transfers.
Temecula to Monterey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Temecula Bus Stop station.
Temecula to Monterey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Temecula to Monterey is 404 miles. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Temecula to Monterey.
There are 263+ hotels available in Monterey.
What companies run services between Temecula, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Tyler / Franklin via Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, Salinas Train Station, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 11h 6m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Perris - Downtown to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–14
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Temecula Bus Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $8–85
Bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Temecula Bus Stop to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $8–85
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Promenade Mall to Perris Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
Shuttle from Anaheim-Cerritos to Salinas - 116 E Alisal St
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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