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

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to California is to shuttle which costs $50 - $85 and takes 9h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Monterey to California is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Monterey and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to California station. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Salinas and Santa Barbara Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.

How far is it from Monterey to California?

The distance between Monterey and California is 377 miles. The road distance is 320.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Monterey to California without a car is to train which takes 10h 58m and costs $85 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 10h 58m to get from Monterey to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monterey to California bus from?

Monterey to California bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Train or bus from Monterey to California?

The best way to get from Monterey to California is to train which takes 10h 58m and costs $85 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 11h 13m.

Where does the Monterey to California bus arrive?

Monterey to California bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Monterey to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to California is 320 miles. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Monterey to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3396+ hotels available in California.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Monterey to California by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), 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 Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
10h 58m
$87–193
Shuttle
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Los Angelesshuttle San Jose
9h 36m
$54–81
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
11h 13m
$83–142
Drive 318.2 mi
1. Drive from Monterey to Los Angelescar 318.2 mi
5h 34m
$59–84

Monterey to California by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

10h 58mAverage Duration

$87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 374.6 mi
Duration: 10h 58m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Los Angeles Union Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Santa Barbara, and Santa Barbara Bus Stop in around 11h 13m.

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