What is the cheapest way to get from California to Marina?

The cheapest way to get from California to Marina is to shuttle which costs $55 - $80 and takes 7h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Marina?

The fastest way to get from California to Marina is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between California and Marina?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Marina. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Del Monte / Palm via Santa Barbara and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

How far is it from California to Marina?

The distance between California and Marina is 367 miles. The road distance is 313.6 miles.

How do I travel from California to Marina without a car?

The best way to get from California to Marina without a car is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs $80 - $160.

How long does it take to get from California to Marina?

It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from California to Marina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Marina bus from?

California to Marina bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Train or bus from California to Marina?

The best way to get from California to Marina is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs $80 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 13m.

Where does the California to Marina bus arrive?

California to Marina bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from California to Marina?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Marina is 314 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from California to Marina.

Where can I stay near Marina?

There are 292+ hotels available in Marina.

California to Marina - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 4 ways to get from California to Marina by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
9h 6m
$83–154
Drive 311.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Marinacar 311.8 mi
5h 28m
$57–83
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 13m
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Los Angeles to Salinas - 116 E Alisal Stshuttle Cbx
7h 35m
$57–79

California to Marina by train and bus (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

9h 6mAverage Duration

$83Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from California to Marina.

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Distance: 365 mi
Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between California, USA and Marina, Monterey County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $80–160 and the journey takes 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Del Monte / Palm via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 9h 13m.

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