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

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

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

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    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 Memorial Park Stationtram tram
    4h 5m
    $282–718

  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 Los Angeles - Pacoimabus bus San Jose
    12h 36m
    $47–73

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 28m
    $114–245

  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
    11h 53m
    $99–151

  5. Drive 319.4 mi

    1. Drive from Monterey to Pasadenacar car 319.4 mi
    5h 33m
    $59–85

  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 33m
    $159–672

  7. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MRY - BUR
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram tram
    4h 33m
    $471–815

  8. 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 3m
    $548–819

  9. 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 Memorial Park Stationtram tram
    7h 4m
    $83–233

  10. 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 49m
    $240–870

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Pasadena, 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 Memorial Park 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 11h 53m.

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