There are 5 ways to get from Avila Beach to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle
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Bus, line 20 bus
best- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus 20
4h 52m$80–110Drive 152.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Avila Beach to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar 152.4 mi
2h 45m$28–41Train, line 20 bus
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus 20
5h 7m$80–140Fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SBP - MRY
5h 12m$67–237Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
5h 3m$251–504
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Avila Beach to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Avila Beach to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Avila Beach to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Foam / Irving via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Avila Beach and Monterey Bay Aquarium is 161 miles. The road distance is 153.3 miles.
The best way to get from Avila Beach to Monterey Bay Aquarium without a car is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 4h 52m and costs $80 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Avila Beach to Monterey Bay Aquarium, including transfers.
Avila Beach to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.
The best way to get from Avila Beach to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 4h 52m and costs $80 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $240 and takes 5h 12m.
Avila Beach to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avila Beach to Monterey Bay Aquarium is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Avila Beach to Monterey Bay Aquarium.
What companies run services between Avila Beach, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Avila Beach to Monterey Bay Aquarium via San Luis Obispo, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–190
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–210
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $21–150
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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