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How to get fromSanta Monica to Monterey Bay Aquariumby bus, plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, tram, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Monica to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus, plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, tram, or subway

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  1. Line 3 bus to Los Angeles International Airport, 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
    4h 59m
    $276–709

  2. Drive 318 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar car 318 mi
    5h 38m
    $58–84

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Gilroybus bus Nogales
    2. Take the taxi from Gilroy to Monterey Bay Aquariumtaxi taxi
    10h 4m
    $162–213

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 39m
    $106–240

  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 53m
    $148–666

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

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    2. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    5h 56m
    $469–810

  7. Tram, subway to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    2. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    4. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 53m
    $541–817

  8. Tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    4. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    5. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 48m
    $103–399

  9. Tram, subway to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, line 60 bus, shuttle

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    2. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    4. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    5. Take the bus from Milpitas BART to SJC Airport Terminal Abus bus
    6. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 38m
    $242–731

Santa Monica to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 7h 52m.

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