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How to get fromTucson to Montereyby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Tucson to Monterey by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly Tucson to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planeTUS - MRY
    6h 43m
    $88–463

  2. Bus via Los Angeles (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angeles Union StationbusFlixBus 2054
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train StationbusFlixBus 2005
    18h 1m
    $120–216

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los AngelestrainTexas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    20h
    $132–585

  4. Drive 802.5 mi

    1. Drive from Tucson to Montereycar802.5 mi
    13h 15m
    $147–212

  5. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planePHX - MRY
    6h 7m
    $208–528

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

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeTUS - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    8h 4m
    $160–710

  7. Fly Tucson to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeTUS - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    7h 55m
    $125–425

  8. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planePHX - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    7h 35m
    $280–745

  9. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Tucson Amtrak Station to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planePHX - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    8h 45m
    $495–1,310

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to GilroybusNogales
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus59
    23h 19m
    $94–148

Tucson to Monterey by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration18h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tucson to Tyler / Franklin via Los Angeles Union Station, Salinas Train Station, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 18h 1m.

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