There are 5 ways to get from California to Marina by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
9h 6m$97–212Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Gilroybus Guadalajara
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus 59
11h 3m$49–69Bus via Santa Barbara
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 13m$86–135Drive 311.8 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Marinacar 311.8 mi
5h 29m$57–83Fly, line 20 bus
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SFO - MRY
- Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Del Monte Blvd / Palm Avebus
5h 39m$216–569
California to Marina by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Marina is to bus which costs $45 - $70 and takes 11h 3m.
The fastest way to get from California to Marina is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Marina. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Del Monte / Palm via Santa Barbara and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from California to Marina. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
The distance between California and Marina is 367 miles. The road distance is 313.6 miles.
The best way to get from California to Marina without a car is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs $95 - $220.
It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from California to Marina, including transfers.
California to Marina bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Marina train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Marina is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs $95 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus via Santa Barbara, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 9h 13m.
What companies run services between California, USA and Marina, Monterey County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $95–210 and the journey takes 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Del Monte / Palm via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 9h 13m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
California to Marina bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
California to Marina train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Marina is 314 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from California to Marina.
There are 327+ hotels available in Marina.







