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

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There are 9 ways to get from Tijuana to Monterey by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Tijuana Central Bus Terminal to Tijuana Airport Bus Terminalbus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planeSAN - MRY
    5h 55m
    $85–457

  2. Drive 456.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tijuana to Montereycar456.9 mi
    7h 57m
    $84–121

  3. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union StationbusTijuana
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train StationbusFlixBus 2005
    14h 1m
    $86–152

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    15h 29m
    $124–309

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeSAN - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    7h 10m
    $217–314

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeSAN - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    8h 15m
    $127–429

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeSAN - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    8h 53m
    $216–338

  8. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planeLAX - MRY
    8h 17m
    $95–366

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to San Jose Diridon StationbusGreyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to SalinasbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    15h 46m

Tijuana to Monterey by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration14h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Tyler / Franklin via Los Angeles Union Station, Salinas Train Station, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 14h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tijuana to Tyler / Franklin via San Ysidro Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 15h 29m.

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