There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to Lucerne Valley by shuttle, plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, drive
best- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane SJC - PSP
- Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Lucerne Valleycar
5h 46m$103–357Drive 375.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to Lucerne Valleycar 375.7 mi
6h 42m$69–99Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Victorville Amtraktrain Southwest Chief
17h 32m$254–417Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Victorville Transit Centerbus
18h 52mFly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MRY - LAX
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Victorville Transit Centerbus
9h 33m$335–700
Monterey to Lucerne Valley by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Lucerne Valley is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Lucerne Valley is to shuttle and fly and drive which takes 5h 46m and costs $100 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Lucerne Valley. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Hwy 18 EB & Barstow Rd via Salinas, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, VVTC - Dock 7 and Quinnault Rd NB & PO Driveway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Lucerne Valley. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Victorville Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 32m.
The distance between Monterey and Lucerne Valley is 546 miles. The road distance is 377.9 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Lucerne Valley without a car is to train which takes 17h 32m and costs $250 - $420.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Monterey to Lucerne Valley, including transfers.
Monterey to Lucerne Valley bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey to Lucerne Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Lucerne Valley is to train which takes 17h 32m and costs $250 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 52m.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Lucerne Valley, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Hwy 18 EB & Highland Ave via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Los Angeles, Victorville Amtrak, VVTC - Dock 7, Apple Valley Post Office, and Quinnault Rd NB & PO Driveway in around 17h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Hwy 18 EB & Barstow Rd via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, VVTC - Dock 7, Apple Valley Post Office, and Quinnault Rd NB & PO Driveway in around 18h 52m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–200
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–220
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Victorville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Victorville Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Victorville Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Victorville Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Monterey to Lucerne Valley bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Monterey to Lucerne Valley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Lucerne Valley is 378 miles. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Monterey to Lucerne Valley.
There are 1458+ hotels available in Lucerne Valley.













