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How to get fromMonterey to Los Padres National Forestby bus, unknown, train, shuttle, plane, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to Los Padres National Forest by bus, unknown, train, shuttle, plane, or subway

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  1. Bus, travel (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Walk from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Los Padres National Forestunknown unknown
    7h 53m

  2. Train, travel (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Santa Barbaratrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Walk from Santa Barbara to Los Padres National Forestunknown unknown
    8h 33m

  3. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, travel

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SFO - SBA
    3. Walk from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Padres National Forestunknown unknown
    5h 35m

  4. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    3. Walk from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Padres National Forestunknown unknown
    6h 45m

  5. Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, travel

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane OAK - SBA
    4. Walk from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Padres National Forestunknown unknown
    6h 7m

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 270.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Los Padres National Forest, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Monterey to Los Padres National Forest. However, you can take the line 20 bus to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, walk to Salinas, take the bus to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, then travel to Los Padres National Forest. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Los Padres National Forest via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, and Santa Barbara in around 8h 33m.

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