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

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

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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 bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    5h 44m
    $85–468

  2. Shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to Salinas - 116 E Alisal Stshuttle bus Cbx
    13h 33m
    $70–118

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to Gilroybus bus San Ysidro
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    12h 39m
    $90–129

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    15h 28m
    $115–220

  5. Drive 456.9 mi

    1. Drive from Tijuana to Montereycar car 456.9 mi
    7h 59m
    $84–121

  6. 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)plane plane SAN - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    7h 10m
    $197–895

  7. 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)plane plane SAN - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    8h 20m
    $132–450

  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 bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    8h 17m
    $90–356

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    8h 55m
    $171–709

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a vehicle from Tijuana to Tyler / Franklin via San Ysidro, Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 12h 39m. 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 28m.

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