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How to get fromMonterey to Playa del Reyby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Monterey to Playa del Rey by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    3h 5m
    $59–255

  2. Shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Los Angelesshuttle bus San Jose
    13h 33m
    $57–86

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 24m
    $167–308

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Buellton, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    11h 38m
    $163–225

  5. Drive 321.9 mi

    1. Drive from Monterey to Playa del Reycar car 321.9 mi
    5h 42m
    $59–85

  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
    4h 21m
    $116–359

  7. 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
    4h 35m
    $200–597

  8. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MRY - BUR
    3h 5m
    $138–463

Monterey to Playa del Rey by bus and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Playa del Rey, CA, USA?

United Airlines flies from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salinas to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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