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How to get fromSan Fernando Valley to Montereyby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from San Fernando Valley to Monterey by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    4h 20m
    $281–716

  2. Bus via Gilroy

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Gilroybus bus Nogales
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    11h 26m
    $47–72

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 28m
    $114–226

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles UCLA to Salinasbus bus Ans 6238
    10h 37m

  5. Drive 301.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Fernando Valley to Montereycar car 301.3 mi
    5h 20m
    $55–80

  6. 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 18m
    $163–673

  7. Line 169 bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Hayvenhurst / Saticoy to Van Nuys / Keswickbus bus
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    5h 2m
    $471–814

  8. 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 3m
    $543–821

  9. Line 574 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Balboa Blvd & Saticoy St to Aviation Blvd & Century Blvdbus bus
    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 22m
    $103–400

San Fernando Valley to Monterey by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between San Fernando Valley, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $110–220 and the journey takes 7h 52m.

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