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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Phoenix, AZ to Monterey, CA
Cheapest price
$309
Average price
$309
Fastest journey
1 d 15 m
Average duration
1 d 15 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
960 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Phoenix, AZ to Monterey, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Phoenix, AZ to Monterey, CA will cost around $309 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $309.
Of the 1 trains that leave Phoenix, AZ for Monterey, CA on Wed, May 27, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct trains cover the 960 km distance in an average of 1 d 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 d 15 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest trains will take 1 d 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
2:00 AM24h15Phoenix, AZ2:15 AMMonterey, CA$3091One-way0 transfers
- 2:00 AM24h15Phoenix, AZ2:15 AMMonterey, CA$3091One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for Phoenix, AZ to Monterey, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Phoenix, AZ to Monterey, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $309. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $309, and a flight costs an average of $439.
Distance: 596 miles (960 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$309 Average price Cheapest | $494 Average price | $416 Average price | $142 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
24h 45m Average total duration 24h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration Fastest 5h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 25h 5m Average total duration 24h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Phoenix, AZ to Monterey, CA:
A train is $107 (€87) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Phoenix, AZ to Monterey, CA costing on average $416 (€336).
A train is $185 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Phoenix, AZ to Monterey, CA costing on average $494 (€398).
Other travel options to Monterey, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 24h 15m.
Bus takes on average 24h 35m.
Tickets start at around $309 (€249) compared to roughly $142 (€114) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-167.13 (€-134.80). The journey takes 24h 15m versus 10h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Phoenix, AZ to Monterey, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for Phoenix, AZ to Monterey, CA trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 AM Phoenix, AZ | 24h15 | 2:15 AM Monterey, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Phoenix, AZ to Monterey, CA
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Trains from Phoenix, AZ to Monterey, CA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 24h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $309 (€249) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:00, the last at 02:00. The fastest train covers the 596 miles (960 km) distance in 24h 15m.
Distance 596 miles (960 km) |
Average train duration 24h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $309 (€249) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 24h 15m |
First train 2:00 AM |
Last train 2:00 AM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
FAQs: Trains from Phoenix, AZ to Monterey, CA
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