There are 4 ways to get from Nipomo to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Centerbus 10N
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 29m$47–72Bus via King City
cheapest- Take the bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Centerbus 10N
- Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus 9N
- Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus 84
- Take the bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9bus 23 / ...
9h 20m$13–22Bus, train
- Take the bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Centerbus 10N
- Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
7h 44m$47–102Drive 164.1 mi
- Drive from Nipomo to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar 164.1 mi
3h 5m$30–44
Nipomo to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nipomo to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to bus via King City which costs $13 - $22 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Nipomo to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Nipomo to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Thompson & Branch and arriving at Foam / Irving via Downtown Transit Center, San Luis Obispo, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Nipomo and Monterey Bay Aquarium is 178 miles. The road distance is 165 miles.
The best way to get from Nipomo to Monterey Bay Aquarium without a car is to bus which takes 7h 29m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Nipomo to Monterey Bay Aquarium, including transfers.
Nipomo to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, depart from Thompson & Branch station.
Nipomo to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by San Luis Obispo RTA, arrive at Government Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nipomo to Monterey Bay Aquarium is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Nipomo to Monterey Bay Aquarium.
There are 162+ hotels available in Monterey Bay Aquarium.
What companies run services between Nipomo, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Thompson & Branch 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 29m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Thompson & Branch to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Bus from Government Center to North County Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- SoCoTransit
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Canal / Bassett Street to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
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