Monterey County is situated on California's central coast with its northern border approximately 100 miles south of San Francisco and its southern border about 200 miles north of Los Angeles. California Highway 101 bisects the county providing easy access to all Salinas Valley cities and the Monterey Peninsula, while Highway 1 offers a scenic view of the California coast.

The San Francisco International airport (SFO) is the closest major hub for traffic to/from Europe.

Direct flights from San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix arrive daily at the 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
• 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 http://www.montereyairbus.com for schedule and reservations.

For more information as to how to get to Carmel and the Monterey area click HERE.