There are 6 ways to get from Yuma to Monterey by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Yuma International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
best- Fly from Yuma International Airport (YUM) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane YUM - MRY
6h 50m$74–395Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
15h 26m$138–311Bus
- Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
16h 36m$111–200Drive 583.9 mi
- Drive from Yuma to Montereycar 583.9 mi
10h 3m$107–154Fly Yuma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Yuma International Airport (YUM) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane YUM - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage
8h 16m$181–767Bus to Phoenix, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane PHX - MRY
7h 20m$90–420
Yuma to Monterey by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yuma to Monterey is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Yuma to Monterey is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $70 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Yuma to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Yuma County Area Transit and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 36m.
The distance between Yuma and Monterey is 505 miles. The road distance is 587.3 miles.
The best way to get from Yuma to Monterey without a car is to train which takes 15h 26m and costs $130 - $320.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Yuma to Monterey, including transfers.
Yuma to Monterey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Yuma County Area Transit station.
The best way to get from Yuma to Monterey is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $70 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $320 and takes 15h 26m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 16h 36m.
Yuma to Monterey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Monterey is 1h behind Yuma. It is currently 5:16 AM in Yuma and 4:16 AM in Monterey.
What companies run services between Yuma, AZ, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Yuma International Airport (YUM) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yuma Amtrak to Tyler / Franklin via Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 15h 26m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Yuma International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Yuma International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Yuma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Phoenix to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Phoenix to Monterey Regional Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Yuma International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Yuma International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Phoenix to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Phoenix to Monterey Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Yuma Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Online Discount
- $50–65
- Standard Rate
- $57–60
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Yes, the driving distance between Yuma to Monterey is 587 miles. It takes approximately 10h 3m to drive from Yuma to Monterey.
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