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Santa Monica, United States of America → Monterey Bay Aquarium, United States of America

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Six ways to Travel from Santa Monica to Monterey Bay Aquarium

Composite routes from Santa Monica to Monterey Bay Aquarium

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$548.54

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.51–$229.62
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$191.35

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$472.00
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.92–$433.73

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.58–$140.33

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$395.46
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.85–$318.92

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$255.14
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.54–$369.95
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$382.71

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Van Nuys to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.37–$165.84

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Coliseum to Milpitas
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.87–$8.29

Bus operators

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$57.41–$70.16
Bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$70.16–$82.92

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.89–$108.43

Big Blue Bus

Phone:
+1 310-451-5444
Website:
bigbluebus.com
Bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to Aviation/Lax
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.15–$1.53

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Monterey Bay Aquarium?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to bus which costs $32.61 - $103.26 and takes 11h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Monterey Bay Aquarium?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to line 3 bus and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $119.57 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Monterey Bay Aquarium?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from 5th / Santa Monica and arriving at Foam / Irving via Los Angeles Union Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Monterey Bay Aquarium?

The distance between Santa Monica and Monterey Bay Aquarium is 463 km. The road distance is 519.5 km.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to Monterey Bay Aquarium without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Monterey Bay Aquarium without a car is to bus which takes 11h 5m and costs $32.61 - $103.26 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Monterey Bay Aquarium?

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Santa Monica to Monterey Bay Aquarium, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus from?

Santa Monica to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Santa Monica to Monterey Bay Aquarium?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to bus which takes 11h 5m and costs $32.61 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $43.48 - $152.17 and takes 12h 41m. There are no good options to fly between Santa Monica to Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Where does the Santa Monica to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Salinas Train Station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Monterey Bay Aquarium?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Monterey Bay Aquarium is 520 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Santa Monica to Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Where can I stay near Monterey Bay Aquarium?

There are 293+ hotels available in Monterey Bay Aquarium. Prices start at $64.03 per night.
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