There are 8 ways to get from Cerritos to Monterey by plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, or tram
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Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SNA - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
3h 58m$317–956Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Huntington Park to Gilroybus Nogales / ...
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus 59
13h 31m$46–76Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
12h 11m$102–219Bus 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
12h 31m$89–142Drive 337.6 mi
- Drive from Cerritos to Montereycar 337.6 mi
5h 55m$62–89Line 173 bus, tram to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Take the bus from South & Norwalk NW to Norwalk Station Bay 11bus
- Take the tram from Norwalk Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
4h 53m$276–708Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LAX - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
5h 51m$158–665Fly Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LGB - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
5h 36m$118–533
Cerritos to Monterey by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cerritos to Monterey is to bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 13h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Cerritos to Monterey is to fly and shuttle which takes 3h 58m and costs $310 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Cerritos to Monterey. However, there are services departing from South & Norwalk NW and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Norwalk Station, Broadway / 7th, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Cerritos station to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Norwalk Station and arriving at Salinas via Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
The distance between Cerritos and Monterey is 442 miles. The road distance is 339.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cerritos to Monterey without a car is to train which takes 12h 11m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Cerritos to Monterey, including transfers.
Cerritos to Monterey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Cerritos to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Cerritos to Monterey is to train which takes 12h 11m and costs $100 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus via Santa Barbara, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 12h 31m.
What companies run services between Cerritos, CA, USA and Monterey, 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 South & Norwalk NW to Tyler / Franklin via Norwalk Station Bay 11, Norwalk Station, 6th / Broadway, Broadway / 7th, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 12h 31m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
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
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
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More Questions & Answers
Cerritos to Monterey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
Cerritos to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cerritos to Monterey is 340 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Cerritos to Monterey.
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