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How to get fromVenice Beach to Montereyby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Venice Beach to Monterey by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly 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
    2h 41m
    $302–738

  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
    12h 52m
    $46–71

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 58m
    $114–246

  4. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 7m
    $95–153

  5. Drive 320.7 mi

    1. Drive from Venice Beach to Montereycar car 320.7 mi
    5h 39m
    $59–85

  6. Fly 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
    3h 39m
    $174–695

Venice Beach to Monterey by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Venice Beach, 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 Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 8h 19m.

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