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How to get fromLos Angeles to Gonzalesby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Gonzales by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 51m
    $111–233

  2. Drive 285.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Gonzalescar car 285.9 mi
    4h 56m
    $53–76

  3. Bus

    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
    9h 57m
    $92–139

  4. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    6h 54m
    $285–724

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 84
    3. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to 5th St / Day Stbus bus 23
    10h 19m
    $84–175

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    6h 48m
    $444–820

  7. 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 Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    7h 15m
    $162–670

  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 Prunedale Park & Rideshuttle bus
    7h 13m
    $531–816

Los Angeles to Gonzales by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 373.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 51m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Gonzales, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to 5th St / Day St via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 in around 9h 57m.

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