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How to get fromMonterey to Universal Studios, Hollywoodby 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 Studios, Hollywood 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 32m
    $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
    11h 24m
    $46–71

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Van Nuystrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 1m
    $104–237

  4. Drive 309.1 mi

    1. Drive from Monterey to Universal Studios, Hollywoodcar 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 51m
    $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
    5h 21m
    $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
    6h
    $159–672

  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
    7h
    $241–722

  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
    7h 22m
    $85–235

  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
    12h 20m
    $99–151

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 299.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Universal Studios, Hollywood via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Los Angeles - Pacoima, Laurel Canyon / Van Nuys, Ventura Pl / Ventura, Ventura / Laurel Canyon, and Universal / Studio City Station in around 11h 24m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Van Nuys once daily. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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