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How to get fromPasadena to Montereyby tram, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Pasadena to Monterey by tram, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Tram to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    4h 48m
    $282–718

  2. Drive 319.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pasadena to Montereycar car 319.7 mi
    5h 34m
    $59–85

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 5m
    $114–246

  4. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 11m
    $100–153

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    5h 46m
    $154–675

  6. Tram to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    5h 24m
    $471–815

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 25m
    $543–822

  8. Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 10m
    $101–396

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Gilroybus bus Nogales / ...
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    13h 9m
    $77–107

Pasadena to Monterey by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Pasadena, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Memorial Park Station to Tyler / Franklin via Union Station - Metro A-Line, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 11h 11m.

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