There are 4 ways to get from California to Monterey Bay Aquarium by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SFO - MRY
- Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 5 to Cannery Row / Aquariumbus
4h 40m$216–569Drive 320 mi
cheapest- Drive from Los Angeles to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar 320 mi
5h 37m$59–85Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
10h 22m$201–309Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 28m
California to Monterey Bay Aquarium by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from California to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to fly and bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $210 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Cannery Row / Aquarium via Santa Barbara, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from California to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
The distance between California and Monterey Bay Aquarium is 108 miles. The road distance is 321.8 miles.
The best way to get from California to Monterey Bay Aquarium without a car is to train which takes 10h 22m and costs $200 - $310.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from California to Monterey Bay Aquarium, including transfers.
California to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Monterey Bay Aquarium train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to train which takes 10h 22m and costs $200 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 28m.
What companies run services between California, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $190–310 and the journey takes 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Monterey Bay Aquarium via Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 5, and Cannery Row / Aquarium in around 10h 28m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–310
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- customerservice@mst.org
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 5 to Cannery Row / Aquarium
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
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California to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.
California to Monterey Bay Aquarium train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Monterey Bay Aquarium is 322 miles. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from California to Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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