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How to get fromManhattan Beach to Montereyby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Manhattan Beach to Monterey by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Line 232 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sepulveda / Manhattan Beach to LAX / Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    4h 16m
    $275–707

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Gilroybus bus Nogales
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    13h 44m
    $47–72

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 47m
    $115–248

  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
    11h 48m
    $101–154

  5. Drive 326.9 mi

    1. Drive from Manhattan Beach to Montereycar car 326.9 mi
    5h 46m
    $60–87

  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 14m
    $157–664

  7. Line 438 bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Manhattan Ave & 10th St to Union Station Bay 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    6h 1m
    $472–817

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane LAX - 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
    6h 59m
    $388–1,478

  9. 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
    6h 52m
    $102–398

  10. Line 438 bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Manhattan Ave & 10th St to Union Station Bay 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 2m
    $544–824

Manhattan Beach to Monterey by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Manhattan Beach, CA, USA and Monterey, 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 Manhattan Ave & 10th St to Tyler / Franklin via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 11h 48m.

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