Transportation Between Monterey Airport and downtown Monterey, CA
Taxi fare from the airport to downtown Monterey is ~$10 USD. The phone number for Central Coast Cab Company taxi service is 831-626-3333; The phone number for Carmel Taxi service is 831-624-3855; Monterey downtown hotels do not regularly provide an airport shuttle service; Automobile rental (see below); Mass transit: The Monterey Mass transit line ("Route 21") includes a stop at the airport and through downtown Monterey. The website (which includes maps and schedules) for local bus service is http://mst.org while the phone number for MST is 831-899-2555.
Transportation Between Mineta San Jose International Airport and downtown Monterey, CA
Automobile rental (see below);
The Monterey-Salinas Airbus (831-373-7777) provides service between Mineta San Jose International Airport and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to the Monterey and Salinas area (Airbus Shuttle service is available to the Portola Plaza Hotel from both San Francisco and San Jose airports, offering 11 scheduled trips daily to and from the hotel);
Mineta San Jose International Airport Ground Transportation
Automobile Rental
Automobile rental offices at the Monterey Airport close when the last flight arrives. The Monterey Airport is typically closed by midnight;
Automobile rental companies at the Monterey Airport include Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National;
Automobile rental companies at the Mineta San Jose International Airport include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox, Hertz, National, Payless, and Thrifty ;
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