The average bus between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Prunedale takes 17h 35m and the fastest bus takes 14h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Prunedale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Prunedale. The earliest departure is at 12:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Prunedale at 4:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Santa Barbara Airport and take an average of 17h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Prunedale. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) station and arriving at Prunedale station via Santa Barbara Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 35m.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Prunedale bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Prunedale bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Salinas station.
The distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Prunedale is 431.9 km. The road distance is 555 km.
You can take a bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride via Santa Barbara Airport, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, Salinas, and Lincoln Ave / W Market St in around 10h 15m.