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How to get fromSanta Monica to 17-Mile Driveby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to 17-Mile Drive by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Line 3 bus, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    3h 32m
    $311–693

  2. Drive  323.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to 17-Mile Drivecar car 323.1 mi
    5h 44m
    $56–80

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 52m
    $269–394

  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
    12h 38m

  5. Fly 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 42m
    $168–740

  6. Bus

    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
    12h 42m
    $64–94

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 288.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and 17-Mile Drive, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $190–300 and the journey takes 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 5th / Santa Monica to 17-Mile Drive via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 12h 38m.

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