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

The cheapest way to get from California to Monterey is to shuttle which costs $55 - $85 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from California to Monterey is to drive which takes 5h 36m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between California and Monterey?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Santa Barbara and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

How far is it from California to Monterey?

The distance between California and Monterey is 377 miles. The road distance is 320.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from California to Monterey without a car is to train which takes 9h 40m and costs $80 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from California to Monterey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Monterey bus from?

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

Train or bus from California to Monterey?

The best way to get from California to Monterey is to train which takes 9h 40m and costs $80 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 46m.

Where does the California to Monterey bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from California to Monterey?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Monterey is 320 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from California to Monterey.

Where can I stay near Monterey?

There are 289+ hotels available in Monterey.

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

There are 4 ways to get from California to Monterey 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 40m
$82–152
Shuttle
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Los Angeles to Salinas - 116 E Alisal Stshuttle Cbx
8h 6m
$57–80
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 46m
Drive 318.6 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Montereycar 318.6 mi
5h 36m
$59–84

California to Monterey by train and bus (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

9h 40mAverage Duration

$82Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from California to Monterey.

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Distance: 374.5 mi
Duration: 9h 40m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $80–150 and the journey takes 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tyler / Franklin via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 9h 46m.

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