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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway subway
    4h 7m
    $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
    10h 43m
    $45–69

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 38m
    $114–237

  4. Drive 309.1 mi

    1. Drive from Monterey to Universal Citycar car 309.1 mi
    5h 23m
    $57–82

  5. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MRY - BUR
    3h 27m
    $464–805

  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
    4h 57m
    $541–809

  7. 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 37m
    $169–672

  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
    6h 36m
    $361–722

  9. 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 59m
    $103–355

  10. 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 57m
    $104–150

Monterey to Universal City by bus and foot

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration10h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Universal City, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Ventura Pl / Ventura via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Los Angeles - Pacoima, and Laurel Canyon / Van Nuys in around 10h 43m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Van Nuys once daily. Tickets cost $110–230 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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