There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Pacific Grove by plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Monterey Regional Airport
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
3h 9m$282–670Drive 325.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Pacific Grovecar 325.2 mi
5h 43m$60–86Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h$151–204Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
12h 1m$122–260Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Pacific Grove325.2 mi
5h 43mFly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LAX - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
4h 6m$158–642
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Pacific Grove by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Pacific Grove is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Pacific Grove is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $280 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Pacific Grove. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Airport, CA and arriving at Lighthouse / Carmel via Santa Barbara Airport, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Pacific Grove. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
The distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Pacific Grove is 275 miles. The road distance is 327.1 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Pacific Grove without a car is to bus which takes 11h and costs $150 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Pacific Grove, including transfers.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Pacific Grove bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, depart from Los Angeles Airport, CA station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Pacific Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Pacific Grove is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $280 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $210 and takes 11h, you could also train, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 12h 1m.
What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Pacific Grove, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Lighthouse / Carmel via Santa Barbara Airport, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 11h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- 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
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–360
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
- +1 800-470-8818
- [email protected]
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- Central Coast Shuttle
- one way non-prepaid
- $75–85
- One-way prepaid 48 hours advance
- $70–80
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Pacific Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Pacific Grove bus services, operated by Central Coast Shuttle, arrive at Santa Barbara Airport station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Pacific Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Pacific Grove is 327 miles. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Pacific Grove.
There are 216+ hotels available in Pacific Grove.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Pacific Grove. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.