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

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There are 11 ways to get from Los Angeles to Seaside 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 20 bus

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    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 Del Monte / Broadwaybus bus
    4h 45m
    $283–719

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Gilroybus bus Guadalajara
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    11h 27m
    $50–70

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 29m
    $115–238

  4. Bus via Santa Barbara

    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
    9h 36m
    $93–150

  5. Drive 316.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Seasidecar car 316.9 mi
    5h 33m
    $58–84

  6. 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
    5h 42m
    $155–676

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, line 20 bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Del Monte / Broadwaybus bus
    4h 40m
    $472–815

  8. 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
    5h 40m
    $544–822

  9. 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 25m
    $245–736

  10. 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 20m
    $103–399

  11. Line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    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 Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    7h 19m
    $257–776

Los Angeles to Seaside by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 287.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Del Monte / Contra Costa via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 9h 36m.

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