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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles to McWay Falls by plane, taxi, train, car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    2. Take the taxi from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to McWay Fallstaxi taxi
    3h 51m
    $418–833

  2. Drive  279.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to McWay Fallscar car 279.4 mi
    5h 21m
    $48–69

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Drive from Salinas to McWay Fallscar car
    9h 41m
    $206–315

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    4. Drive from Front / San Vicente to McWay Fallscar car
    11h 40m

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

    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
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to McWay Fallstaxi taxi
    6h 2m
    $273–883

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    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
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to McWay Fallstaxi taxi
    6h 4m
    $212–499

  7. Train, bus, drive

    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. Drive from Canal / Bassett Street to McWay Fallscar car
    10h 24m
    $155–238

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 325.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to McWay Falls. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), then take the taxi to McWay Falls. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to McWay Falls via Salinas in around 9h 41m.

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