There are 10 ways to get from Texas to Monterey by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)
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Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
best- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane DFW - MRY
7h 12m$236–406Fly El Paso International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
cheapest- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane ELP - MRY
8h 15m$140–595Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Gilroybus
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus 59
38h 21m$355–444Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain Sunset Limited
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
47h 20m$540–1,195Drive 1,822.7 mi
- Drive from Houston to Montereycar 1,822.7 mi
29h 46m$333–481Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane AUS - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
7h 25m$186–712Fly Dallas to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane DAL - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
7h 21m$171–666Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane AUS - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
8h 35m$246–362Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane DFW - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
8h 13m$188–503Bus
- Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worthbus
- Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
45h 6m$413–654
Texas to Monterey by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Texas to Monterey is to fly and shuttle which costs $240 - $370 and takes 8h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Texas to Monterey is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs $230 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Texas to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Capitol St @ Smith St and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, Downtown Los Angeles, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Texas to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 20m.
The distance between Texas and Monterey is 1462 miles. The road distance is 1833.3 miles.
The best way to get from Texas to Monterey without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 38h 21m and costs $350 - $450.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Texas to Monterey, including transfers.
Texas to Monterey bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr station.
Texas to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Texas to Monterey is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs $230 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $350 - $450 and takes 38h 21m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 47h 20m.
What companies run services between Texas, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Capitol St @ Smith St to Tyler / Franklin via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles, Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 38h 21m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Dallas to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Dallas to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Dallas to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Dallas to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Dallas to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Dallas to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–470
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Houston to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $440–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–180
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $160–180
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More Questions & Answers
Texas to Monterey bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co station.
Monterey is 2h behind Texas. It is currently 11:55 AM in Texas and 9:55 AM in Monterey.
Texas to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Texas to Monterey is 1833 miles. It takes approximately 29h 46m to drive from Texas to Monterey.
There are 324+ hotels available in Monterey.







