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

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There are 9 ways to get from Monterey to Fullerton by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), 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
    $247–757

  2. Drive 342.8 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Los Angelesbus bus Ans 6241 / ...
    11h 17m
    $89–134

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 22m
    $120–259

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

    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 4m
    $287–727

  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
    $244–861

  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 53m
    $100–353

  8. 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
    $476–824

  9. 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
    $553–828

Monterey to Fullerton by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Salinas to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $80–120 and the journey takes 7h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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