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How to get fromMorro Bay to Monterey Bay Aquariumby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Morro Bay to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Bus, line 20 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus 20
    7h 1m
    $47–71

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus bus 9N
    2. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 84
    3. Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9bus bus 23 / ...
    8h 52m
    $13–21

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    7h 16m
    $47–101

  4. Drive 124.1 mi

    1. Drive from Morro Bay to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar car 124.1 mi
    2h 40m
    $23–33

Morro Bay to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Morro Bay to Monterey Bay Aquarium.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 165.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Morro Bay, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Morro Bay Park to Monterey Bay Aquarium via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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