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

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There are 9 ways to get from Monterey to Torrance by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, subway, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, line 8 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center Station to Hawthorne Bl at Emerald Stbus bus
    4h 14m
    $314–657

  2. Drive  330.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Torrancecar car 330.8 mi
    5h 46m
    $59–85

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    13h
    $193–315

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0800 / ...
    13h 6m

  5. 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 38m
    $181–661

  6. 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 45m
    $253–811

  7. 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 36m
    $101–353

  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
    7h 17m
    $91–274

  9. 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
    13h 31m

Monterey to Torrance by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13hAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Torrance, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $190–310 and the journey takes 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Crenshaw Bl at Torrance Bl via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Alameda St at Los Angeles St in around 13h 6m.

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