There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Monterey Bay Aquarium by plane, shuttle, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), 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.
Fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
best- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PSP - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
5h 27m$192–411Drive 422.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palm Springs to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar 422.8 mi
7h 22m$78–112Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
14h 54m$152–307Bus
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
15h 29m$116–198Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane PSP - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
4h 11m$292–881
Palm Springs to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Springs to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Springs to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 11m and costs $290 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Springs to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Foam / Irving via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Jose, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 29m.
The distance between Palm Springs and Monterey Bay Aquarium is 540 miles. The road distance is 425.2 miles.
The best way to get from Palm Springs to Monterey Bay Aquarium without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 54m and costs $150 - $310.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Palm Springs to Monterey Bay Aquarium, including transfers.
Palm Springs to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Palm Springs to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Springs to Monterey Bay Aquarium is 425 miles. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Palm Springs to Monterey Bay Aquarium.
There are 193+ hotels available in Monterey Bay Aquarium.
What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Monterey Bay Aquarium via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 15h 29m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–320
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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