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How to get fromLos Angeles to Monterey Bayby plane, unknown, train, bus, shuttle, or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Los Angeles to Monterey Bay by plane, unknown, train, bus, shuttle, or subway

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

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    2. Walk from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Monterey Bayunknown unknown
    3h 18m

  2. Train, travel (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Walk from Salinas to Monterey Bayunknown unknown
    8h 49m

  3. Bus, travel via Santa Barbara

    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. Walk from Highway 1 / Potrero to Monterey Bayunknown unknown
    10h 3m

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

    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
    3. Walk from Marina Shuttle Station to Monterey Bayunknown unknown
    5h 5m

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, travel

    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
    3. Walk from Marina Shuttle Station to Monterey Bayunknown unknown
    5h 8m

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus
    4. Walk from Soquel Ave & Front to Monterey Bayunknown unknown
    5h 56m

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, travel

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Marina Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4. Walk from Marina Shuttle Station to Monterey Bayunknown unknown
    5h 55m

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

    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
    3. Walk from Marina Shuttle Station to Monterey Bayunknown unknown
    6h 43m

  9. Line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle, travel

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Marina Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    4. Walk from Marina Shuttle Station to Monterey Bayunknown unknown
    7h 47m

  10. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Gilroybus bus Nogales / ...
    2. Walk from Prunedale Park & Ride to Monterey Bayunknown unknown
    10h 16m

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

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Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Monterey Bay. 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 travel to Monterey Bay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Monterey Bay via Salinas in around 8h 49m.

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