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How to get fromMonterey to Arcadiaby plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Arcadia Stationtram tram
    4h 16m
    $322–668

  2. Drive  326 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Arcadiacar car 326 mi
    5h 41m
    $60–86

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 40m
    $194–305

  4. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    12h 5m

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    5h 40m
    $179–672

  6. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    6h 14m
    $488–819

  7. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, tram

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    3. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Arcadia Stationtram tram
    7h 8m
    $91–323

  8. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    6h 44m
    $350–820

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angelesbus bus Greyhound US0800
    12h 21m

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 302.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Arcadia, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $190–300 and the journey takes 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Arcadia Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, and Union Station - Metro A-Line in around 12h 5m.

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