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

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Pacific Grove by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, line 1 bus

    best
    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 Lighthouse / Carmelbus bus
    5h 15m
    $283–719

  2. Drive  320.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Pacific Grovecar car 320.6 mi
    5h 38m
    $59–85

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    8h 49m
    $152–277

  4. 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 Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 57m
    $79–119

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

    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
    6h 12m
    $165–676

  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 Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 9m
    $524–822

  7. 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 Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 54m
    $245–786

  8. 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 Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 50m
    $123–549

Los Angeles to Pacific Grove by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration10h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 287.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Pacific Grove, 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 Lighthouse / Carmel via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 10h 57m.

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