Question 1

Can you take a train all the way from Los Angeles to Monterey?

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While the train is the main method of transportation from Los Angeles to Monterey, it will only take you part of the way there. Please note that part of your trip will be on a different vehicle, most commonly a bus or express shuttle.

Question 2

Other ways to get from Boston to NYC

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There are usually 19 daily train trips available from Boston to New York.

Question 3

When are trains the most crowded?

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Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Los Angeles to Monterey. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

Question 4

Which train should you take from Los Angeles to Monterey?

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Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Los Angeles to Monterey.  Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.

Question 5

What is the price of a train ticket from Los Angeles to Monterey?

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Over the past month, a train ticket between Los Angeles and Monterey cost $58.00, on average.  Booking your trip at least 29 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around $54.10 more.

Question 6

Is there a direct train from Los Angeles to Monterey?

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Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Monterey to Los Angeles.

Question 7

How long is the train journey from Los Angeles to Monterey?

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The distance between Los Angeles and Monterey is approximately 271 miles, or 436 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours and 2 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours and 42 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Question 8

When are the first and last trains of the day?

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Most days, there is only one train which leaves Los Angeles at 9:00am and arrives in Monterey  around 8 hours later.

Question 9

Get around town with Moovit

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Question 10

Where is the train station in Monterey?

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There are more train stations and stops in Monterey than most cities. Most trains from Los Angeles will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Monterey:

Question 11

Where is the train station in Los Angeles?

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There are two stations in Los Angeles where you can board the train to Monterey.

Question 12

Prices as travel date approaches

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Planning ahead pays off when it comes to booking your train trip from Los Angeles to Monterey. By reserving your ticket on Wanderu at least 29 days before departure, you can save around $54.10. Don't miss out on these savings — book in advance!

Question 13

Average prices by travel date

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Over the next 30 days, a one-way train trip from Los Angeles to Monterey will cost between  and . Book in advance to secure the best price in the next few weeks.

Question 14

Monthly avg. prices

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Ticket prices for the train from Los Angeles to Monterey often fluctuate based on the time of year. For the best prices on this route, book in  when the average ticket price is only . If you're thinking of traveling from Los Angeles to Monterey during , keep in mind that train ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of  during this time of year. The best way to score a cheap deal, even in , is to book your trip well in advance.

Question 15

Need a return trip from Monterey to Los Angeles?

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Question 16

Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.

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With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.