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How to get fromMonrovia to Montereyby tram, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Monrovia to Monterey by tram, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Tram to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the tram from Monrovia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    5h 3m
    $282–718

  2. Drive 328.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monrovia to Montereycar car 328.1 mi
    5h 44m
    $60–87

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 20m
    $114–246

  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
    12h 39m
    $96–160

  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 1m
    $154–675

  6. Tram to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the tram from Monrovia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    5h 39m
    $471–815

  7. 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 40m
    $543–822

  8. Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the tram from Monrovia Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 25m
    $101–396

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Gilroybus bus Nogales / ...
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    13h 24m
    $77–107

Monrovia to Monterey by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 303.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Monrovia, 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 Primrose Ave and Lime Ave to Tyler / Franklin via El Monte Station Lower Level, El Monte Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 12h 39m.

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