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How to get fromSeaside to Los Angelesby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Seaside to Los Angeles by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Del Monte / Contra Costa to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    4h 46m
    $282–719

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus San José
    11h 46m
    $49–72

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 45m
    $112–243

  4. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    11h 11m
    $97–148

  5. Drive 316.6 mi

    1. Drive from Seaside to Los Angelescar car 316.6 mi
    5h 32m
    $58–84

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

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    6h 2m
    $154–676

  7. Line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the bus from Del Monte / Contra Costa to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MRY - BUR
    5h 13m
    $471–816

  8. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    6h 31m
    $543–823

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

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    7h 34m
    $80–239

  10. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    7h 55m
    $237–877

Seaside to Los Angeles by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 288.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Seaside, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Del Monte / Broadway to Los Angeles Union Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Santa Barbara, and Santa Barbara Bus Stop in around 11h 11m.

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