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How to Travel from

San Diego to Monterey

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.20–$293.41
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.13–$280.65

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$472.00
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$472.00

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.68–$293.41

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$956.76
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.30–$472.00
Plane from San Diego International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$472.00

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$382.71
Plane from San Diego International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$408.22
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$408.22

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.86–$102.05
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
8h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.92–$165.84

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Coliseum to Milpitas
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.87–$8.29

Bus operators

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$57.41–$70.16
Bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$70.16–$82.92

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.89–$108.43

Greyhound Mexico

Phone:
+01-800-890-6821
Website:
greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Diego to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.69–$56.13

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from San Ysidro to Gilroy
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$102.05–$140.33

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Monterey is to bus via Los Angeles which costs $47.83 - $152.17 and takes 12h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Monterey is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $141.30 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Monterey?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Monterey. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Los Angeles Union Station and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.

How far is it from San Diego to Monterey?

The distance between San Diego and Monterey is 616 km. The road distance is 710.2 km.

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

The best way to get from San Diego to Monterey without a car is to bus via Los Angeles which takes 12h 1m and costs $47.83 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from San Diego to Monterey, including transfers.

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

San Diego to Monterey bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.

Train, bus or fly from San Diego to Monterey?

The best way to get from San Diego to Monterey is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $141.30 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can bus via Los Angeles, which costs $47.83 - $152.17 and takes 12h 1m, you could also train, which costs $54.35 - $228.26 and takes 13h 36m.

Where does the San Diego to Monterey bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from San Diego to Monterey?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Monterey is 710 km. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from San Diego to Monterey.

Where can I stay near Monterey?

There are 293+ hotels available in Monterey. Prices start at $64.03 per night.
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