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How to Travel from

Monterey to Santa Monica

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Monterey
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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.57–$395.95
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.92–$549.22

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.25–$255.45
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$61.31–$217.14

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Monterey Regional Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.14–$472.59
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$83.02–$434.27

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$21.71–$178.82
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$17.88–$153.27

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.57–$395.95
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.92–$319.32

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.34–$255.45
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.64–$370.41
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.95–$383.18

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Van
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.43–$166.04

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

Tufesa Mexico

Phone:
+52 644 410 2444
Website:
tufesa.com.mx/
Bus from Gilroy to Los
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.21–$47.26

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Gilroy to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$70.25–$102.18

Big Blue Bus

Phone:
+1 310-451-5444
Website:
bigbluebus.com
Bus from Aviation/Lax to 4Th
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.15–$1.53

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Monterey to Santa Monica?

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Santa Monica is to bus via Gilroy which costs $35.87 - $50 and takes 11h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Monterey to Santa Monica?

The fastest way to get from Monterey to Santa Monica is to fly and line 3 bus which takes 3h 51m and costs $119.57 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Monterey and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at 5th / Santa Monica via Salinas Train Station and Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.

How far is it from Monterey to Santa Monica?

The distance between Monterey and Santa Monica is 459 km. The road distance is 516.4 km.

How do I travel from Monterey to Santa Monica without a car?

The best way to get from Monterey to Santa Monica without a car is to bus which takes 10h 24m and costs $30.43 - $97.83 .

How long does it take to get from Monterey to Santa Monica?

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Monterey to Santa Monica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monterey to Santa Monica bus from?

Monterey to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salinas Train Station.

Train, bus or fly from Monterey to Santa Monica?

The best way to get from Monterey to Santa Monica is to bus which takes 10h 24m and costs $30.43 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $41.30 - $152.17 and takes 12h 11m. There are no good options to fly between Monterey to Santa Monica.

Where does the Monterey to Santa Monica bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Monterey to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Santa Monica is 516 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Monterey to Santa Monica.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 2882+ hotels available in Santa Monica. Prices start at $92.85 per night.
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