How to Travel from

Santa Barbara to Monterey

by Route or Car

United States of America Santa Barbara Monterey

Cheapest

By car (383 km)

4 h 13 min

383 km.

from $21

Other

Bus, Plane (Bus to Los Angeles International Airport)

6 h 23 min

310 km.

from $336.88

Bus, Plane (Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San Francisco International Airport)

6 h 55 min

310 km.

from $300.62

Continue onto Anacapa Street

168 m

Turn right onto East Ortega Street

317 m

Turn right onto Chapala Street

467 m

Turn left onto Calle Principal

112 m

Turn left onto West Franklin Street

30 m

Arrive at destination

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:

aa.com/

Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Monterey

Ave. Duration:

5h 47m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$239.13–$1,032.61

Delta

Website:

delta.com/

Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman

Ave. Duration:

1h 18m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$62.51–$229.62

United Airlines

Website:

united.com/

Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to San

Ave. Duration:

1h 17m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$140.33–$420.98

Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey

Ave. Duration:

1h 21m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$216.87–$472.00

Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Monterey

Ave. Duration:

3h 50m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$260.87–$923.91

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:

alaskaair.com/

Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman

Ave. Duration:

1h 22m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$108.43–$395.46

Southwest Airlines

Website:

southwest.com/

Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman

Ave. Duration:

1h 22m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$121.19–$255.14

Plane from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Oakland

Ave. Duration:

1h 12m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$140.33–$472.00

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from Santa Barbara to Salinas

Ave. Duration:

5h 49m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$34.44–$140.33

Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas

Ave. Duration:

5h 10m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas

Ave. Duration:

4h 55m

Frequency:

3 times a day

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

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

groometransportation.com

Bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey

Ave. Duration:

2h 45m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$70.16–$82.92

Bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey

Ave. Duration:

1h 40m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$57.41–$70.16

Flixbus USA

Phone:

+1 (855) 626-8585

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas

Ave. Duration:

4h 20m

Frequency:

4 times a week

Estimated price:

$24.24–$89.30

Central Coast Shuttle

Phone:

+1 800-470-8818

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

centralcoastshuttle.com

Bus from Santa Barbara, CA to Los

Ave. Duration:

2h 50m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$76.54–$95.68

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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Monterey is to bus which costs $23.91 - $81.52 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Monterey is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $44.57 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Monterey?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Monterey?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Monterey is 428 km. The road distance is 401.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Monterey without a car is to bus which takes 6h 31m and costs $23.91 - $81.52 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Santa Barbara to Monterey, including transfers.

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

Santa Barbara to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Monterey?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Monterey is to bus which takes 6h 31m and costs $23.91 - $81.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $31.52 - $119.57 and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Monterey bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Monterey?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Monterey is 402 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Santa Barbara 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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Monterey Bay Aquarium

Monterey Bay Aquarium is a nonprofit public aquarium in Monterey, California. Known for its regional focus on the marine habitats of Monterey Bay, it was the first to exhibit a living kelp forest when it opened in October 1984. Its biologists have pioneered the animal husbandry of jellyfish and it was the first to successfully care for and display a great white shark. The organization's research and conservation efforts also focus on sea otters, various birds, and tunas. Seafood Watch, a sustainable seafood advisory list published by the aquarium beginning in 1999, has influenced the discussion surrounding sustainable seafood. The aquarium was home to Otter 841 prior to her release into the wild as well as Rosa, the oldest living sea otter at the time of her death.

Point Lobos

Point Lobos and the Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is a state park in California. Adjoining Point Lobos is "one of the richest marine habitats in California". The ocean habitat is protected by two marine protected areas, the Point Lobos State Marine Reserve and Point Lobos State Marine Conservation Area. The sea near Point Lobos is considered one of the best locations for scuba diving on the Monterey Peninsula and along the California coast.

Asilomar State Beach

Asilomar State Beach, officially Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds State Park, is a state park unit of California, United States. It provides public access to rocky coast and dune habitat on the Monterey Peninsula. The property includes the Asilomar Conference Grounds, a conference center built by the YWCA in 1913 that is now a National Historic Landmark. The 107-acre (43 ha) site is located in Pacific Grove and offers overnight lodging and views of the forest, surf and sand.

Monterey

Monterey is a city located in Monterey County on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on the U.S. state of California's Central Coast. Founded on June 3, 1770, it functioned as the capital of Alta California under both Spain (1804–1821) and Mexico (1822–1846). During this period, Monterey hosted California's first theater, public building, public library, publicly funded school, printing-press, and newspaper. It was originally the only port of entry for all taxable goods in California. In 1846, during the Mexican–American War of 1846–1848, the United States Flag was raised over the Customs House. After Mexico ceded California to the U.S. at the end of the war, Monterey hosted California's first constitutional convention in 1849. The city occupies a land area of 8.466 sqmi and the city hall is at 26 ft above sea level. The 2020 census recorded a population of 30,218.

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Delta

United Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Southwest Airlines

Train operators

Amtrak

BART

Bus operators

Groome Transportation

Flixbus USA

Central Coast Shuttle

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Monterey?

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Monterey?

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

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

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

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Monterey?

Where does the Santa Barbara to Monterey bus arrive?

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Monterey?

Where can I stay near Monterey?