Getting to and from, as well as around, Monterey is traveling made easy. A small convenient airport is located in Monterey, just minutes from all major conference hotels and meeting facilities. In addition, two major international airports are located within driving distance in San Jose and San Francisco. Below are detailed transportation information and various links to give you what you need to know and get you where you need to go.
New for 2005: New direct air service will link Monterey Peninsula Airport with Denver and Las Vegas (June), as well as Salt Lake City (July), this summer. The new flights make it easier than ever to reach Monterey from major cities throughout the United States.
Currently, direct flights from San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix arrive daily at Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY). Three airlines offer service to Monterey and connect with all domestic and international flights: American Eagle out of LAX (Los Angeles International Airport), America West out of Phoenix, and United Express out of LAX and SFO (San Francisco International Airport).
San Jose International Airport is located approximately 65 miles north of Monterey. Allow 1.5 hours driving time from the Monterey Peninsula.
San Francisco International Airport is located approximately 100 miles north of Monterey. Allow 2.25 hours driving time from the Monterey Peninsula. Many connecting flights are available from SFO directly into Monterey.
The Monterey/Salinas Airbus provides airport shuttle service between Monterey, San Jose and San Francisco for $30 each way. Call 888-883-2871 or visit www.montereyairbus.com for schedule and reservations.
Private jet service is also available. Contact Million Air Monterey, the Monterey Jet Center or the Monterey Peninsula Airport for details.
Cab fare from the Monterey Peninsula Airport to downtown Monterey is $9. Fare to resorts in Carmel Valley is approximately $25.
Hotel shuttles provide complimentary service from the Monterey Airport to several area hotels. Call your hotel meeting contact to see if this can be arranged.
Car rental agencies at the airport include: Avis, National, Hertz, and Budget. Enterprise-Rent-A-Car is located nearby.
Limousine services are also available. Click here to view a listing of local limousine services.
If you're planning on driving to Monterey, here are the various routes:
From the north. There are three routes to take from the north (San Francisco).
The longest, yet most scenic route is Hwy 1 all the way from San Francisco. Allow at least three hours for this journey.
From the south. There are two routes to Monterey from the south.
A trip by train is a more leisurely and scenic way to get to Monterey. AMTRAK's Coast Starlight train cruises through Salinas each day on its route between Seattle, Washington and Los Angeles, California. There are packages to fit every budget and it's a great way to see the grandeur of the Central Coast at eye level. Free bus service is provided from Salinas to downtown Monterey, a 30-minute ride. And there's a Greyhound station in Salinas with connecting service to Monterey.
Several local vendors offer motorcoach/ground transportation and both public and private tours. Click on any of the categories listed below for further vendor information, or click here to visit our Tours and Itineraries page.
In partnership with Monterey County and the cities of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Del Rey Oaks, Marina, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Salinas,
Sand City, Seaside, Soledad, Pebble Beach, Moss Landing, Carmel Valley, Big Sur, and Salinas Valley.
