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How to get fromDetroit to Monterey Bay Aquariumby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Detroit to Monterey Bay Aquarium by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane DTW - MRY
    10h 15m
    $177–708

  2. Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    2d 12h
    $902–1,931

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Gilroybus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Gilroy to Monterey Bay Aquariumtaxi taxi
    2d 14h
    $533–938

  4. Drive 2,491 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar car 2,491 mi
    38h 55m
    $455–657

  5. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane DTW - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    11h 17m
    $279–765

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane DTW - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    10h 37m
    $189–625

  7. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane DTW - 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
    12h 52m
    $280–979

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain train
    2d 17h
    $879–1,869

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$902Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,101.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 15m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Monterey Bay Aquarium via Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 2d 12h.

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