There are 9 ways to get from Claremont McKenna College to Monterey by train, plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, or bus
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Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
best- Take the train from Claremont to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
5h 45m$288–727Drive 345.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Claremont McKenna College to Montereycar 345.8 mi
6h 4m$64–92Bus via Santa Barbara
- Take the bus from Claremont Transit Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
11h 49m$97–147Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
12h 27m$116–252Fly Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane ONT - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
5h 47m$233–871Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Take the train from Claremont to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane BUR - MRY
6h 22m$447–824Fly Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane ONT - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
7h 32m$304–835Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Claremont to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- 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
8h 13m$109–407Bus
- Take the bus from 285 S East End Ave - Pomona to Gilroybus Nogales
- Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus 59
13h 56m$81–114
Claremont McKenna College to Monterey by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Claremont McKenna College to Monterey is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Claremont McKenna College to Monterey is to train and fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $280 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Claremont McKenna College to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Claremont Transit Center and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Claremont McKenna College station to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Azusa Downtown Station and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.
The distance between Claremont McKenna College and Monterey is 320 miles. The road distance is 347.8 miles.
The best way to get from Claremont McKenna College to Monterey without a car is to bus via Santa Barbara which takes 11h 49m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Claremont McKenna College to Monterey, including transfers.
Claremont McKenna College to Monterey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Claremont Transit Center station.
Claremont McKenna College to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Claremont McKenna College to Monterey is to bus via Santa Barbara which takes 11h 49m and costs $95 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $260 and takes 12h 27m.
What companies run services between Claremont McKenna College, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Claremont McKenna College to Tyler / Franklin via Claremont Transit Center, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 11h 49m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 8h 19m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Claremont to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Claremont to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Claremont to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
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
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Coliseum to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- BART
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Claremont Transit Center to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- 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
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from 285 S East End Ave - Pomona to Gilroy
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–100
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $75–100
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Claremont McKenna College to Monterey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Claremont McKenna College to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Claremont McKenna College to Monterey is 348 miles. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Claremont McKenna College to Monterey.
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