What is the cheapest way to get from Los Osos to Monterey?

The cheapest way to get from Los Osos to Monterey is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Osos to Monterey?

The fastest way to get from Los Osos to Monterey is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Los Osos and Monterey?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Osos to Monterey. However, there are services departing from 10th & Los Osos Valley and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Downtown Transit Center, San Luis Obispo and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Los Osos and Monterey?

No, there is no direct train from Los Osos to Monterey. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Los Osos to Monterey?

The distance between Los Osos and Monterey is 165 miles. The road distance is 129 miles.

How do I travel from Los Osos to Monterey without a car?

The best way to get from Los Osos to Monterey without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $85 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Los Osos to Monterey?

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Los Osos to Monterey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Osos to Monterey bus from?

Los Osos to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.

Where do I catch the Los Osos to Monterey train from?

Los Osos to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.

Train or bus from Los Osos to Monterey?

The best way to get from Los Osos to Monterey is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $85 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 7h.

Where does the Los Osos to Monterey bus arrive?

Los Osos to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Where does the Los Osos to Monterey train arrive?

Los Osos to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Can I drive from Los Osos to Monterey?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Osos to Monterey is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Los Osos to Monterey.

Where can I stay near Monterey?

There are 265+ hotels available in Monterey.

Los Osos to Monterey - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Osos to Monterey by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
4h 58m
$88–149
Drive 128.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Los Osos to Montereycar 128.3 mi
2h 45m
$24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h
$40–64
Train via Downtown Transit Center (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
7h 15m
$45–99

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Distance: 163.7 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinas 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Jefferson Lines also services this route twice a week.

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