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How to get fromEl Monte to Monterey Bay Aquariumby bus, plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train

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

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  1. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, bus

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    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras to Foam / Irvingbus bus
    5h 6m
    $284–721

  2. Drive 331.8 mi

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    1. Drive from El Monte to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar car 331.8 mi
    5h 47m
    $61–88

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarket to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus Westminster
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 51m
    $92–121

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 39m
    $121–256

  5. 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
    6h
    $156–678

  6. Line 266 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Rosemead / Fern to Lakewood / Hardwickbus bus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 43m
    $101–397

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from El Monte to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras to Foam / Irvingbus bus
    5h 53m
    $478–825

  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 50m
    $550–832

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 299.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarket to Monterey Bay Aquarium via San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 9h 51m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 8h 19m.

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