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

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Marina by plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, or subway

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    best
    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 Marina Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4h 48m
    $163–668

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Gilroybus bus Guadalajara
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    11h 3m
    $47–65

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 6m
    $94–205

  4. Bus via Santa Barbara

    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 13m
    $77–115

  5. Drive  311.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Marinacar car 311.8 mi
    5h 29m
    $57–83

  6. 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 Marina Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4h 45m
    $522–814

  7. 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 Del Monte Blvd / Palm Avebus bus
    5h 37m
    $283–719

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Marina Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 30m
    $243–778

  9. Fly Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Marina Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 26m
    $121–531

Los Angeles to Marina by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 388.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Marina, Monterey County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $90–210 and the journey takes 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Del Monte / Palm via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 9h 13m.

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