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

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There are 9 ways to get from Sylmar 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 Sylmar / San Fernando to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    5h
    $277–726

  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
    10h 37m
    $46–70

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    10h 46m
    $114–226

  4. Drive 296.9 mi

    1. Drive from Sylmar to Montereycar car 296.9 mi
    5h 13m
    $55–79

  5. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    4h 24m
    $441–814

  6. 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 25m
    $543–721

  7. 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 58m
    $169–683

  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 11m
    $364–735

  9. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 21m
    $111–181

Sylmar to Monterey by bus and foot

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration10h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 307 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Sylmar, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Sylmar Station to Tyler / Franklin via Los Angeles - Pacoima, Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 10h 37m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $110–220 and the journey takes 7h 52m.

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