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How to get fromSan Clemente to Monterey Bay Aquariumby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from San Clemente to Monterey Bay Aquarium by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    5h 55m
    $164–365

  2. Drive 381.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Clemente to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar car 381.2 mi
    6h 38m
    $70–101

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 45m
    $134–289

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 53m
    $137–237

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    6h 33m
    $302–761

  6. Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    7h 37m
    $258–772

  7. Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    4. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 34m
    $250–879

  8. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 48m
    $241–883

  9. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    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
    8h 51m
    $123–441

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 56m
    $83–150

San Clemente to Monterey Bay Aquarium by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 444.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between San Clemente, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Monterey Bay Aquarium via Los Angeles, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 12h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico to Monterey Bay Aquarium via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 14h 56m.

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