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How to get fromMonterey to Manhattan Beachby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, shuttle, subway, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    3h 43m
    $284–707

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Huntington Parkbus bus San Jose
    14h 31m
    $46–70

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 5m
    $185–297

  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
    14h 13m

  5. Drive  326.7 mi

    1. Drive from Monterey to Manhattan Beachcar car 326.7 mi
    5h 45m
    $60–87

  6. 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 6m
    $161–661

  7. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SFO - LAX
    6h 5m
    $135–262

  8. Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane OAK - LAX
    6h 45m
    $351–1,474

  9. 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 48m
    $524–813

  10. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach 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 Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    6h 45m
    $91–295

Monterey to Manhattan Beach by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Manhattan Beach, CA, USA?

Delta and United Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Van Nuys once daily. Tickets cost $180–290 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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