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How to Travel from

Monterey to San Diego

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.26–$293.77
Plane from Oakland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.20–$281.00

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$268.23–$766.36
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.73–$472.59

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.75–$293.77

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.45–$957.95
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.41–$472.59
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.18–$472.59

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.73–$421.50
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$408.72
Plane from Oakland International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$485.36

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Los
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.98–$166.04
Train from Los Angeles to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.88–$102.18

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Milpitas to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.88–$8.30

Bus operators

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.75–$70.25
Bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to SFO
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$70.25–$83.02

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Salinas Train Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.93–$108.57
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$14.05–$60.03

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Gilroy to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$102.18–$140.50

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Monterey to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to San Diego is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $41.30 - $152.17 and takes 11h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Monterey to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Monterey to San Diego is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $141.30 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Monterey and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at San Diego via Salinas Train Station and Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.

How far is it from Monterey to San Diego?

The distance between Monterey and San Diego is 617 km. The road distance is 709.8 km.

How do I travel from Monterey to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Monterey to San Diego without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 11h 38m and costs $41.30 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Monterey to San Diego?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Monterey to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monterey to San Diego bus from?

Monterey to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salinas Train Station.

Train, bus or fly from Monterey to San Diego?

The best way to get from Monterey to San Diego is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $141.30 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles, which costs $41.30 - $152.17 and takes 11h 38m, you could also train, which costs $54.35 - $239.13 and takes 14h 52m.

Where does the Monterey to San Diego bus arrive?

Monterey to San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from Monterey to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to San Diego is 710 km. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Monterey to San Diego.

Which airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport Airport to San Diego International Airport Airport?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines offer flights from Monterey Regional Airport Airport to San Diego International Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 1964+ hotels available in San Diego. Prices start at $53.04 per night.
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