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How to get fromSanta Monica to 17-Mile Driveby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to 17-Mile Drive by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Line 3 bus, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planeLAX - MRY
    3h 35m
    $66–273

  2. Drive 322.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to 17-Mile Drivecar322.2 mi
    5h 46m
    $59–85

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train StationbusFlixBus 2005
    10h 29m
    $76–183

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    10h 54m
    $154–414

  5. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeLAX - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    6h 5m
    $152–419

  6. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Los Angeles to Salinas - 116 E Alisal StshuttleCbx
    11h 27m
    $78–111

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and 17-Mile Drive, CA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $50–150 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $80–320 and the journey takes 8h 19m.

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