There are 8 ways to get from Legoland California to Monterey by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
best- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane CLD - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
5h 11m$106–313Drive 408.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Legoland California to Montereycar 408.9 mi
7h 8m$75–108Bus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 16m$90–168Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
14h 31m$142–309Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SAN - MRY
6h 35m$148–325Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SAN - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
7h 24m$120–342Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
7h 5m$320–793Train, bus
- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
14h 43m$112–173
Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Legoland California to Monterey is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Legoland California to Monterey is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 11m and costs $100 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Legoland California to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Carlsbad Bl & Solamar Dr and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Oceanside Transportation Center, San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Legoland California to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 31m.
The distance between Legoland California and Monterey is 540 miles. The road distance is 411.2 miles.
The best way to get from Legoland California to Monterey without a car is to bus which takes 14h 16m and costs $85 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Legoland California to Monterey, including transfers.
Legoland California to Monterey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
Legoland California to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.
The best way to get from Legoland California to Monterey is to bus which takes 14h 16m and costs $85 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $310 and takes 14h 31m.
What companies run services between Legoland California, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Legoland California to Tyler / Franklin via Carlsbad Bl & Solamar Dr, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 14h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Legoland California to Tyler / Franklin via Carlsbad Bl & Solamar Dr, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 14h 31m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–310
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–230
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
Train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoff
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Legoland California to Monterey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
Legoland California to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Legoland California to Monterey is 411 miles. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Legoland California to Monterey.
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