There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Monterey County (Region) by plane, car, bus, or train
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Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
- Drive from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Monterey County (Region)car
4h 24m$288–729Drive 278.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles to Monterey County (Region)car 278.9 mi
5h 20m$51–74Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to King Citybus Ans 6238
7h 50mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Broadway / San Antoniobus 84
9h 36m$157–258Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, drive
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane BUR - MRY
- Drive from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Monterey County (Region)car
4h 19m$477–825
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Monterey County (Region) is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Monterey County (Region) is to fly and drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $470 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles to Monterey County (Region). However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at King City via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Los Angeles and Monterey County (Region) is 342 miles. The road distance is 280.5 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Monterey County (Region) without a car is to bus which takes 7h 50m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Los Angeles to Monterey County (Region), including transfers.
Los Angeles to Monterey County (Region) bus services, operated by American Star Tours, depart from Los Angeles station.
Los Angeles to Monterey County (Region) bus services, operated by American Star Tours, arrive at King City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Monterey County (Region) is 281 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Los Angeles to Monterey County (Region).
There are two+ hotels available in Monterey County (Region).
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Monterey County (Region), CA, USA?
American Star Tours operates a bus from Los Angeles to King City twice a week, and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Los Angeles to King City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Broadway / San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://mst.org/
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