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How to get fromCalifornia to Seasideby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from California to Seaside by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly, line 20 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 4 Tyler to Del Monte / Broadwaybus bus
    4h 47m
    $206–569

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Gilroybus bus Guadalajara
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    11h 27m
    $50–70

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 29m
    $117–238

  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
    9h 36m
    $98–151

  5. Drive 316.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Seasidecar car 316.9 mi
    5h 33m
    $58–84

California to Seaside by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 107.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between California, USA and Seaside, 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 Del Monte / Contra Costa via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 9h 36m.

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