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✈️How to get to Monterey Jazz Festival 2026
Planning your trip to Monterey Jazz Festival 2026? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), about 57 km from the venue.
- Major international airport nearby: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), about 136 km away (more routes).
- Allow about 80 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Monterey or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near Monterey Jazz Festival 2026
Accommodation near the Monterey Jazz Festival 2026 site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Monterey, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Monterey.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️Monterey Jazz Festival 2026 weather
Weather in Monterey in September 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 0% of days
| 2025 | Overcast | 28° / 16° | no rainy days |
| 2024 | Clear sky | 33° / 18° | no rainy days |
| 2023 | Overcast | 27° / 11° | no rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near Monterey Jazz Festival 2026
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Monterey Jazz Festival 2026. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Monterey and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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