There are 4 ways to get from Pacific Grove to California by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or car
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Line 2 bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Lighthouse / 12th to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MRY - SFO
4h 8m$206–570Drive 320.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pacific Grove to Los Angelescar 320.3 mi
5h 37m$59–85Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
11h 35m$114–247Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
12h$103–161
Pacific Grove to California by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pacific Grove to California is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Pacific Grove to California is to line 2 bus and fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $200 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Pacific Grove to California station. However, there are services departing from Lighthouse / 12th and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Tyler / Franklin, Salinas and Santa Barbara Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
No, there is no direct train from Pacific Grove to California. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Los Angeles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
The distance between Pacific Grove and California is 108 miles. The road distance is 322.2 miles.
The best way to get from Pacific Grove to California without a car is to train which takes 11h 35m and costs $110 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Pacific Grove to California, including transfers.
Pacific Grove to California bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Pacific Grove to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Pacific Grove to California is to train which takes 11h 35m and costs $110 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 12h.
What companies run services between Pacific Grove, CA, USA and California, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lighthouse / 12th to Los Angeles Union Station via Calle Principal / Parking Garage, Tyler / Franklin, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Santa Barbara, and Santa Barbara Bus Stop in around 12h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Lighthouse / 12th to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pacific Grove to California bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Pacific Grove to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pacific Grove to California is 322 miles. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Pacific Grove to California.
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