There are 9 ways to get from Monterey to Monrovia by plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
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Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, tram
best- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MRY - LAX
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Monrovia Stationtram
4h 20m$282–718Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
- Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Angeles Downtownbus San José
13h 4m$52–76Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
11h 43m$114–245Drive 327.9 mi
- Drive from Monterey to Monroviacar 327.9 mi
5h 43m$60–87Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane MRY - BUR
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Monrovia Stationtram
4h 48m$471–815Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SJC - BUR
6h 18m$548–819Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SJC - ONT
6h 34m$240–870Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, tram
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane SJC - LGB
- Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Monrovia Stationtram
7h 19m$83–233Bus via Santa Barbara
- Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
14h 3m$99–159
Monterey to Monrovia by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Monrovia is to bus which costs $50 - $80 and takes 13h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Monrovia is to fly and tram which takes 4h 20m and costs $280 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Monrovia. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at 7th / Flower via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Gilroy and 7th / Maple. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Monrovia station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Monrovia Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.
The distance between Monterey and Monrovia is 306 miles. The road distance is 329.8 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Monrovia without a car is to train which takes 11h 43m and costs $110 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Monterey to Monrovia, including transfers.
Monterey to Monrovia bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 station.
Monterey to Monrovia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Monrovia is to train which takes 11h 43m and costs $110 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 13h 4m.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Monrovia, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Monrovia Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Los Angeles Downtown, 7th / Maple, 7th / Flower, and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines in around 13h 4m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–170
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Monrovia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Monrovia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Del Amo Station to Monrovia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
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
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Gilroy to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $45–65
- Titanium
- $50–60
- 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
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
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
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Monterey to Monrovia bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Monterey / Gilroy Train Station.
Monterey to Monrovia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Monrovia is 330 miles. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Monterey to Monrovia.
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