Getting Around Monterey
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Monterey Airport information
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)
Approximate taxi fare: $18.00 USD
The Monterey Regional Airport is located just four miles west of downtown Monterey. Accommodating more than 40 daily flights, the airport provides regular service to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Burbank, Orange County, San Diego, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas, Portland, Seattle and Las Vegas. Airport amenities include full-service dining and shopping, as well an 880-square-foot boardroom, accommodating up to 45 people, which is available for rental. Parking at the Monterey Regional Airport costs no more than $24.00 per day.
Airline carriers serving Monterey Regional Airport
Alaska Airlines
Allegiant Air
American Airlines
Avelo
JSX
United
San Jose International Airport (SJC)
The Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, just three miles north of downtown San Jose. The drive from SJC to Monterey will only take a little over an hour.
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Located 14 miles south of downtown San Francisco, the three-terminal, 90-gate airport is only a two-hour drive to Monterey. Direct flights from SFO to the Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) are offered through United Airlines and are approximately 45 minutes long.
Approximate taxi fare: $18.00 USD
The Monterey Regional Airport is located just four miles west of downtown Monterey. Accommodating more than 40 daily flights, the airport provides regular service to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Burbank, Orange County, San Diego, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas, Portland, Seattle and Las Vegas. Airport amenities include full-service dining and shopping, as well an 880-square-foot boardroom, accommodating up to 45 people, which is available for rental. Parking at the Monterey Regional Airport costs no more than $24.00 per day.
Airline carriers serving Monterey Regional Airport
Alaska Airlines
Allegiant Air
American Airlines
Avelo
JSX
United
San Jose International Airport (SJC)
The Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, just three miles north of downtown San Jose. The drive from SJC to Monterey will only take a little over an hour.
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Located 14 miles south of downtown San Francisco, the three-terminal, 90-gate airport is only a two-hour drive to Monterey. Direct flights from SFO to the Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) are offered through United Airlines and are approximately 45 minutes long.
Monterey Ground information
Monterey-Salinas Transit Bus System Formed in July 2010, Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) provides bus service to the greater Monterey and Salinas areas. The system runs 58 routes throughout a 280-square-mile area with a fleet of 30 buses. MST provides direct access to the Monterey Conference Center, Monterey Peninsula Airport and most major attractions. Bus fares are determined by route length and range from $1.00 to $10.00. Amtrak (Salinas) Located about 20 miles outside of Monterey, the Salinas Amtrak station serves the Coast Starlight route, which provides daily service from Seattle to Los Angeles. The station hours are 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM; the station street address is 11 Station Place. Greyhound (Salinas) The Salinas Greyhound stop, located at 19 West Gabilan in Salinas, is located approximately 20 miles outside of Monterey. The stop is open daily from 9:00 AM to Noon and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Rental Cars The Monterey Peninsula Airport features rental car counters for Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz and National. Rental car counters are located outside of the baggage claim area. Taxis Monterey Peninsula Airport passengers may access taxi companies outside of the airport. Taxi fare from the airport to downtown Monterey should cost about $18.00.
