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How to get fromSanta Clarita to Montereyby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Santa Clarita to Monterey by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    5h 15m
    $298–727

  2. Bus

    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
    $46–74

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 15m
    $99–255

  4. Drive  288.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Clarita to Montereycar car 288.7 mi
    5h 3m
    $53–77

  5. 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
    5h 50m
    $523–822

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 13m
    $170–684

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h
    $183–522

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 26m
    $244–786

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

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain 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
    7h 43m
    $124–507

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    11h 38m
    $80–118

Santa Clarita to Monterey by train, bus, and foot

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration11hAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Santa Clarita, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Newhall to Tyler / Franklin via Sylmar / San Fernando, Sylmar Station, Los Angeles - Pacoima, Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 11h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $90–240 and the journey takes 7h 52m.

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