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How to get fromCalifornia to Monterey Bay Aquariumby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from California to Monterey Bay Aquarium by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SFO - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras to Foam / Irvingbus bus
    4h 34m
    $206–569

  2. Drive 320 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar car 320 mi
    5h 37m
    $59–85

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 8m
    $117–241

  4. Bus

    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
    10h 14m
    $95–153

California to Monterey Bay Aquarium by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 106.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between California, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Monterey Bay Aquarium via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 10h 14m.

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