Traveling to Monterey
Traveling to Monterey County is fun, easy and very convenient. Use our helpful resources below to plan how to get here whether by plane or a scenic drive.
Flight
Monterey Airport’s (MRY) location is convenient as it is minutes away from Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea and Pacific Grove and few extra minutes from Big Sur, Santa Cruz and Salinas.
Direct Flights to/from Monterey Airport (MRY)
SFO – San Francisco, CA (United Express)
LAX – Los Angeles, CA (United Express/Alaska Airlines)
LAS – Las Vegas (Allegiant)
PHX – Phoenix, AZ (American)
SAN – San Diego, CA (Alaska Airlines)
Nearby Airports
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the nearest alternative airport to Monterey County, 75 miles away north of Monterey. Your next alternative is further north at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 105 miles away from Monterey.
Drive
Under our DET/CHE Member Monterey Marriott group rate, valet parking is $39 daily,
All routes to Monterey are scenic and spectacular in its own ways. Highway One runs from San Francisco to Los Angeles and offers breathtaking views of the Pacific coastline. Highway 101 runs down the valley corridor and gives you opportunity pass through many agricultural cities.