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

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There are 9 ways to get from Monterey to Fullerton by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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

    best
    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 3m
    $333–687

  2. Drive  342.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Fullertoncar car 342.8 mi
    6h 2m
    $59–85

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 22m
    $205–334

  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 Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0800 / ...
    12h 43m

  5. 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
    $544–861

  6. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    6h 27m
    $200–691

  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 46m
    $100–353

  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 1m
    $269–838

  9. Bus via Santa Barbara

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    13h 1m

Monterey to Fullerton by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 310.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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 $190–310 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, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 12h 43m.

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