Monterey Peninsula Airport is 3 mi east of downtown Monterey (take Olmstead Road off Highway 68). It's served by America West, American, American Eagle, United, and United Express. Taxi service to downtown runs about $10 to $12; to Carmel the fare is $18 to $27. To and from Mineta San Jose International Airport and San Francisco International Airport, Monterey Airbus starts at $30 and the Santa Cruz Airporter runs $40 to $50.
Carmel Taxi (831/624-3885). Monterey Airbus (831/373-7777. www.montereyairbus.com). Monterey Airport Taxi (831/626-3385). Monterey Peninsula Airport (200 Fred Kane Dr., Monterey. 831/648-7000. www.montereyairport.com). Santa Cruz Airporter (831/475-0234 or 800/497-4997. www.santacruzairporter.net). Yellow Checker Cabs (831/646-1234).