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How to get fromMonterey to Santa Claritaby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

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

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

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain train
    5h 28m
    $298–727

  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
    11h 21m
    $46–73

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 26m
    $189–304

  4. Drive  288.6 mi

    1. Drive from Monterey to Santa Claritacar car 288.6 mi
    5h 2m
    $53–77

  5. 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 9m
    $528–819

  6. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain train
    6h 51m
    $175–681

  7. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SFO - BUR
    7h 14m
    $187–520

  8. Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope 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 Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    7h 48m
    $248–782

  9. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    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 train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain train
    8h 25m
    $99–304

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain train
    13h 16m

Monterey to Santa Clarita by bus, foot, and train

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration11h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Santa Clarita, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Newhall via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Los Angeles - Pacoima, Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, Sylmar Station, and Sylmar / San Fernando in around 11h 21m. 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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