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How to get fromSanta Monica to Pinnacles National Parkby train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Pinnacles National Park by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Salinastrain train
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    13h 15m
    $194–347

  2. Drive 269.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Pinnacles National Parkcar car 269.6 mi
    5h 7m
    $50–72

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus bus 59
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    4. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    13h 39m
    $136–181

  4. Line 3 bus, fly, line 20 bus, bus, taxi

    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
    3. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Front / San Vicente to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    8h 27m
    $368–824

  5. Train, bus, taxi via Paso Robles

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from North County Transportation Ctr / Paso Robles to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 84
    3. Take the taxi from Soledad Mission Shopping Center to Pinnacles National Parktaxi taxi
    13h 26m
    $172–292

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Monica to Pinnacles National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 412.6 mi
  • Duration: 13h 15m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Pinnacles National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Monica to Pinnacles National Park. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Westwood Nb & Wilshire Ns, walk to Westwood / Lindbrook, take the line 761 bus to Van Nuys / Keswick, walk to Van Nuys, take the train to Salinas, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, take the bus to Front / San Vicente, then take the taxi to Pinnacles National Park. Alternatively, you can take the line 1 bus to Westwood Nb & Wilshire Ns, walk to Westwood / Lindbrook, take the line 761 bus to Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, walk to Los Angeles - Pacoima, take the bus to Gilroy, walk to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, take the bus to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9, take the bus to Front / San Vicente, then take the taxi to Pinnacles National Park.

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