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5 h 32 min
519 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Santa Monica to Monterey

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Cheapest
By car (519 km)
5 h 32 min
519 km.
from $28
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Plane to Monterey (Monterey Regional Airport)
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Rideshare
5 h 32 min
519 km.
from $6.77
Bus, Plane (Line 3 bus)
4 h 31 min
420 km.
from $272.90
Bus, Plane (Line 3 bus)
5 h 54 min
420 km.
from $184.47
Bus, Plane (Fly to San Francisco International Airport)
6 h 59 min
420 km.
from $157.29
Bus, Plane (Fly to Oakland International Airport)
7 h 39 min
420 km.
from $226.32
Bus
11 h 26 min
420 km.
from $60.76

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$548.54

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
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$191.35

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$472.00
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.92–$433.73

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.58–$140.33

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
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$318.92

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 Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.54–$369.95
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$382.71

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Van Nuys to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.37–$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

Metro Los Angeles

Phone:
+1-323-466-3876
Email:
Website:
metro.net
Bus from Westwood / Le Conte to Van
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.03

Bus operators

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Email:
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

Tufesa Mexico

Phone:
+52 644 410 2444
Email:
Website:
tufesa.com.mx/
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Gilroy
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.17–$47.20

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Email:
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Gilroy
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.16–$102.05

Big Blue Bus

Phone:
+1 310-451-5444
Website:
bigbluebus.com
Bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Aviation/Lax
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.15–$1.53
Bus from Santa Monica Eb & Lincoln Ns to Westwood
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.15–$1.19

Monterey-Salinas Transit

Phone:
1-888-678-2871
Email:
Website:
mst.org/
Bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.30–$4.08
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$3.83

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Monterey is to line 1 bus and line 761 bus and bus and line 20 bus which costs $35.87 - $50 and takes 11h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Monterey is to line 3 bus and fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $119.57 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Monterey?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Monterey. However, there are services departing from 5th / Santa Monica and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Los Angeles Union Station and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Monterey?

The distance between Santa Monica and Monterey is 460 km. The road distance is 517.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Monterey without a car is to bus which takes 10h 42m and costs $30.43 - $97.83 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Santa Monica to Monterey, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Santa Monica to Monterey?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Monterey is to bus which takes 10h 42m and costs $30.43 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $41.30 - $152.17 and takes 12h.

Where does the Santa Monica to Monterey bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Monterey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Salinas Train Station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Monterey?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Monterey is 517 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Santa Monica 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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