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How to get fromBurbank to Montereyby plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Burbank to Monterey by plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3h 28m
    $478–806

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Gilroybus bus Nogales
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    11h 35m
    $42–66

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 27m
    $186–301

  4. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 6m

  5. Drive  308.7 mi

    1. Drive from Burbank to Montereycar car 308.7 mi
    5h 22m
    $57–82

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4h 48m
    $180–465

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    4h 45m
    $327–675

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    5h 13m
    $232–732

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    5h 36m
    $179–682

Burbank to Monterey by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $180–290 and the journey takes 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Burbank - Downtown to Tyler / Franklin via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 11h 6m.

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