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

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There are 11 ways to get from Van Nuys to Monterey Bay Aquarium by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, car, shuttle, subway, or tram

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras to Foam / Irvingbus bus
    4h 47m
    $283–719

  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
    11h 19m
    $48–73

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    9h 41m
    $108–226

  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
    10h 29m
    $105–172

  5. Drive 306.2 mi

    1. Drive from Van Nuys to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar car 306.2 mi
    5h 21m
    $56–81

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    2. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras to Foam / Irvingbus bus
    4h 14m
    $441–814

  7. 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 11m
    $533–821

  8. 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 41m
    $165–676

  9. 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 51m
    $140–266

  10. 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 57m
    $244–735

  11. 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 57m
    $107–403

Van Nuys to Monterey Bay Aquarium by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Van Nuys / Victory to Monterey Bay Aquarium via Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles - Pacoima, Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 11h 19m.

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