There are 8 ways to get from Monterey to Van Nuys by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or train
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Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
best- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MRY - LAX
3h 57m$280–716Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
- Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Angeles - Pacoimabus San Jose
10h 15m$40–64Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Van Nuystrain Coast Starlight
10h 23m$82–203Drive 304.7 mi
- Drive from Monterey to Van Nuyscar 304.7 mi
5h 19m$56–81Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SJC - LAX
5h 25m$167–670Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SJC - BUR
5h 14m$526–816Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SFO - BUR
6h 19m$225–527Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
11h 12m$77–138
Monterey to Van Nuys by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Van Nuys is to bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 10h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Van Nuys is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $280 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Van Nuys / Victory via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Gilroy and Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Van Nuys. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Van Nuys via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.
The distance between Monterey and Van Nuys is 294 miles. The road distance is 306.4 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Van Nuys without a car is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Monterey to Van Nuys, including transfers.
Monterey to Van Nuys bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 station.
Monterey to Van Nuys train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Van Nuys is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $280 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 10h 15m, you could also train, which costs $80 - $210 and takes 10h 23m.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Van Nuys, CA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Van Nuys / Victory via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Los Angeles - Pacoima, and Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon in around 10h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–200
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
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Booking & Getting There
Monterey to Van Nuys bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Monterey / Gilroy Train Station.
Monterey to Van Nuys train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Van Nuys is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Monterey to Van Nuys.
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