Rome2Rio

How to get fromTempe to Montereyby plane, bus, taxi, train, car, shuttle, or subway

Find Transport to Monterey

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Tempe to Monterey by plane, bus, taxi, train, car, shuttle, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane PHX - MRY
    4h 47m
    $215–1,205

  2. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane PHX - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 26m
    $113–396

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Gilroybus bus Nogales
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    18h 45m
    $127–173

  4. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Tempe to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    20h 6m
    $484–738

  5. Drive  697.6 mi

    1. Drive from Tempe to Montereycar car 697.6 mi
    11h 41m
    $128–184

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

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane PHX - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    5h 40m
    $227–292

  7. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane PHX - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 55m
    $142–282

Phoenix (PHX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration2h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Tempe to Monterey.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 610.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Tempe, AZ, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tempe to Tyler / Franklin via Phoenix, Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 18h 45m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There