There are 9 ways to get from Palmdale to Monterey Bay Aquarium by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway
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Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
best- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
6h 50m$293–734Drive 302.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Palmdale to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar 302.8 mi
5h 39m$56–80Train
- Take the train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernandotrain AV Line
- Take the train from Van Nuys to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
13h 4m$114–251Bus
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
16h 18m$138–216Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane BUR - MRY
6h 15m$476–822Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane BUR - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
7h 12m$548–829Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane LAX - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
7h 44m$165–691Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle
- Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane BUR - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
8h 57m$249–743Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane ONT - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
9h 48m$243–884
Palmdale to Monterey Bay Aquarium by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palmdale to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Palmdale to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Palmdale to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. and arriving at Foam / Irving via Bakersfield, Santa Barbara, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Palmdale station to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Palmdale Station and arriving at Salinas via Van Nuys. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.
The distance between Palmdale and Monterey Bay Aquarium is 358 miles. The road distance is 304.6 miles.
The best way to get from Palmdale to Monterey Bay Aquarium without a car is to train which takes 13h 4m and costs $110 - $260.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Palmdale to Monterey Bay Aquarium, including transfers.
Palmdale to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. station.
Palmdale to Monterey Bay Aquarium train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Palmdale Station.
The best way to get from Palmdale to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to train which takes 13h 4m and costs $110 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 16h 18m.
What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Monterey Bay Aquarium via Sylmar / San Fernando, Sylmar Station, Van Nuys / Keswick, Van Nuys, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Playa / Sand City Station, and Foam / Irving in around 13h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palmdale Station to Monterey Bay Aquarium via Lancaster, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., Bakersfield, Santa Barbara, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 16h 18m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–270
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Palmdale Station to Sylmar / San Fernando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamonga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Van Nuys to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Coliseum to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- BART
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- Kern Transit
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Kern Transit
- Schedules at
- Kern Transit Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
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
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
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
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
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More Questions & Answers
Palmdale to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Bakersfield Amtrak station.
Palmdale to Monterey Bay Aquarium train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Sylmar / San Fernando station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palmdale to Monterey Bay Aquarium is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Palmdale to Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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