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How to get fromLos Angeles to Monterey County (Region)by plane, car, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Monterey County (Region) by plane, car, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, or bus

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  1. Fly, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    2. Drive from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Monterey County (Region)car car
    4h 26m
    $328–679

  2. Drive  278.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Monterey County (Region)car car 278.9 mi
    5h 20m
    $51–74

  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 King City Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 35m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Broadway / San Antoniobus bus 84
    9h 36m
    $215–308

  5. Train, bus via Santa Barbara (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to King City Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 8m

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

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 340.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Monterey County (Region), CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Monterey County (Region) via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and King City Amtrak Bus Stop in around 8h 35m.

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