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

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

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeSNA - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    4h 21m
    $188–417

  2. Line 1 bus, line 41 bus, tram, tram to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-9Th to 7Th-Channelbus
    2. Take the bus from Beach Dr & W Campus N to Anaheim & Long Beach Blvd NWbus
    3. Take the tram from Anaheim Street Station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram
    4. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
    5. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planeLAX - MRY
    6h 16m
    $41–233

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train StationbusFlixBus 2005
    11h 18m
    $55–164

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    12h 9m
    $159–244

  5. Drive 353.6 mi

    1. Drive from Huntington Beach to Montereycar353.6 mi
    6h 15m
    $65–94

  6. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Los Angelesbus460
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Los Angeles to Salinas - 116 E Alisal StshuttleCbx
    12h 5m
    $57–86

Huntington Beach to Monterey by bus and train (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration11h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Huntington Beach, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–150 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Huntington Beach to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stop via Santa Ana, Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas in around 12h 9m.

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