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How to get fromCompton to Montereyby tram, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Compton to Monterey by tram, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, or bus

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  1. Tram to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram tram
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    4h 22m
    $317–659

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Huntington Park to Gilroybus bus Nogales / ...
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    12h 27m
    $46–70

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 23m
    $194–306

  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
    11h 29m

  5. Drive  329.6 mi

    1. Drive from Compton to Montereycar car 329.6 mi
    5h 52m
    $61–87

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    5h 13m
    $169–666

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 7m
    $111–476

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 43m
    $483–822

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 3m
    $320–1,380

Compton to Monterey by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Compton, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $190–300 and the journey takes 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Compton Station to Tyler / Franklin via Union Station - Metro A-Line, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 11h 29m.

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