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

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There are 8 ways to get from Van Nuys to Monterey by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, shuttle, or subway

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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
    $291–716

  2. Drive  304.9 mi

    cheapest
    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
    $187–288

  4. 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
    9h 48m

  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 18m
    $163–673

  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 58m
    $521–818

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BUR - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 8m
    $181–518

  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
    6h 33m
    $242–782

Van Nuys to Monterey by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest 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?

Delta and United Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $180–290 and the journey takes 7h 52m.

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