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 Diegobus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SAN - MRY
5h 35m$62–367Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2015
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Salinas Train Stationbus FlixBus 2005
11h 16m$56–97Bus, train
- Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2015
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
13h 12m$111–247Drive 401.5 mi
- Drive from Temecula to Montereycar 401.5 mi
6h 59m$74–106Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
6h 49m$59–289Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to San Diegobus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SAN - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
6h 35m$124–534Bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to San Bernardinobus
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane ONT - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
7h 47m$119–492Bus, train via Santa Barbara
- Take the bus from Promenade Mall to Perris Transit Centerbus 61
- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
16h 23m$112–198
Temecula to Monterey by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Temecula to Monterey is to bus which costs $55 - $100 and takes 11h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Temecula to Monterey is to bus and fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $60 - $370.
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 Downtown and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
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 16m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 35m 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 59m to drive from Temecula to Monterey.
There are 804+ 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, Salinas Train Station, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 11h 16m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
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
- $95–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Temecula Bus Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Salinas Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Temecula Bus Stop to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Promenade Mall to Perris Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
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
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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