Directions to DLIFLC | Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center

Below you will find directions to the Presidio of Monterey from major travel terminals in California. Please use the interactive maps to get customized directions to DLIFLC.

MRY Airport:

Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) provides public transportation from the airport to the city of Monterey, the Presidio and surrounding areas.

Driving to Monterey from SFO, OAK, SJC or points North:

Take highway 101 South to 156 West (Monterey Peninsula exit) which will (after 6 miles) get you to Highway 1 South. Continue on Highway 1 South until just south of the Seaside city limits; then take exit 402B (towards Pacific Grove / Del Monte Ave.)

Driving to Monterey from points South or LAX:

Take Highway 101 North to Salinas. Follow Highway 68 signs to Monterey Peninsula/Highway 1 South. At the point where 68 merges with 1 take the exit marked Monterey (Fremont Street).

Driving to Monterey from the East or Southeast:

Take Interstate 5 and follow it to exit marked Highway 152 West. It will take you to Interstate 101 South. Take highway 101 South to 156 West (Monterey Peninsula exit) which will (after 6 miles) get you to Highway 1 South. Continue on Highway 1 South until just south of the Seaside city limits; then take exit 402B (towards Pacific Grove / Del Monte Ave.)