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How to get fromMonterey to Fullertonby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, train or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MRY - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    5h 23m
    $62–397

  2. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain train
    5h 14m
    $47–247

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 27m
    $109–249

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 19m
    $93–177

  5. Drive 342.8 mi

    1. Drive from Monterey to Fullertoncar car 342.8 mi
    6h 2m
    $63–91

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

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    6h 53m
    $124–521

  7. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    6h 44m
    $105–413

  8. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    7h 2m
    $123–498

  9. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MRY - BUR
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain train
    5h 32m
    $66–374

  10. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    8h 26m
    $136–574

  11. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Anaheim-Cerritosshuttle bus San Jose
    11h 43m
    $61–88

Monterey to Fullerton by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Fullerton, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Fullerton Amtrak Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Anaheim in around 13h 19m.

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