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How to get fromVan Nuys to Montereyby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, shuttle, subway, or tram

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There are 10 ways to get from Van Nuys to Monterey by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, shuttle, subway, or tram

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    4h 20m
    $281–716

  2. Drive 304.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Van Nuys to Montereycar car 304.9 mi
    5h 19m
    $56–81

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 13m
    $112–223

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles UCLA to Salinasbus bus Ans 6238
    10h 57m
    $79–116

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    3h 47m
    $469–811

  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
    4h 48m
    $541–818

  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 18m
    $163–673

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 28m
    $148–273

  9. 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
    6h 33m
    $362–732

  10. Bus, subway, tram, line 191 bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys / Oxnard to Chandler / Lankershimbus bus
    2. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    3. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Del Amo Station Bay 2 to Del Amo & Lakewood SEbus bus
    5. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    6. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 34m
    $105–400

Van Nuys to Monterey by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) twice daily. 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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