There are 9 ways to get from Tijuana to Monterey by tram, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, or bus (Amtrak)
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Tram to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
best- Take the tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Stationtram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SAN - MRY
5h 9m$148–344Drive 456.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tijuana to Montereycar 456.9 mi
7h 59m$84–121Bus
- Take the bus from San Ysidro to Gilroybus San Ysidro
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus 59
14h 47m$110–158Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
15h 24m$120–305Fly San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- 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
5h 53m$120–561Fly San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SAN - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
7h 8m$120–321Fly San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SAN - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
7h 43m$126–365Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to El Montebus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
7h 56m$316–771Bus via Santa Barbara
- Take the bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to Oxnardbus
- Take the bus from Oxnard to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
17h 14m$107–160
Tijuana to Monterey by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to Monterey is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Tijuana to Monterey is to tram and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $140 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Tijuana Línea, B.C. and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via San Ysidro, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Tijuana station to Monterey. However, there are services departing from San Ysidro Station and arriving at Salinas via San Diego and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 24m.
The distance between Tijuana and Monterey is 406 miles. The road distance is 459.6 miles.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Monterey without a car is to bus which takes 14h 47m and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Tijuana to Monterey, including transfers.
Tijuana to Monterey bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from San Ysidro station.
Tijuana to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from Tijuana to Monterey is to bus which takes 14h 47m and costs $110 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $310 and takes 15h 24m.
What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Monterey, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tijuana Línea, B.C. to Tyler / Franklin via San Ysidro, Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 14h 47m. 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 24m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–190
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from San Ysidro Station to Civic Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from San Ysidro to Gilroy
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $85–120
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Booking & Getting There
Tijuana to Monterey bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Gilroy station.
Tijuana to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to Monterey is 460 miles. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Tijuana to Monterey.
There are 324+ hotels available in Monterey.