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

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There are 11 ways to get from Fullerton to Monterey by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    5h 5m
    $48–246

  2. Line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    6h 2m
    $47–287

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 16m
    $109–239

  4. Bus

    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
    11h 31m
    $98–170

  5. Drive 343 mi

    1. Drive from Fullerton to Montereycar car 343 mi
    6h 1m
    $63–91

  6. Line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 3m
    $124–614

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 52m
    $125–616

  8. Line 143 bus, line 286 bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Harbor-Berkeley to Ring-Brea Mallbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brea Mall to Pomona Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    4. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 13m
    $135–670

  9. 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
    6h 37m
    $124–530

  10. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    5h 36m
    $52–273

  11. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Anaheim-Cerritos to Salinas - 116 E Alisal Stshuttle bus Cbx
    10h 59m
    $61–89

Fullerton to Monterey by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Fullerton, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Tyler / Franklin via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 11h 31m.

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