Marina travel guide

Marina Tourism | Marina Guide

You're Going to Love Marina

With a population of 19.718, Marina is a must-see destination in California, United States. Marina deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Marina

Marina in April
Estimated hotel price
$140
1 night at 3-star hotel
Marina in April
Estimated hotel price
$140
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Marina

Plane

When flying to Marina, you’ll arrive at Monterey Regional (MRY), which is located 11 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Marina include Air Canada, Avianca and Copa Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Marina departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Marina. The train journey from Marina to Sacramento takes 1h 38m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $25 for a 3h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Marina is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 134 km from Marina. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Marina using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Marina takes 169 km and will cost you around $25. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 636 km.

Plane

When flying to Marina, you’ll arrive at Monterey Regional (MRY), which is located 11 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Marina include Air Canada, Avianca and Copa Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Marina departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Marina. The train journey from Marina to Sacramento takes 1h 38m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $25 for a 3h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Marina is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 134 km from Marina. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Marina using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Marina takes 169 km and will cost you around $25. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 636 km.

Airports near Marina

Airlines serving Marina

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Marina

Most booked hotels in Marina

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1021 reviews)
$372+
Intercontinental The Clement Monterey, An IHG Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1026 reviews)
$284+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes on Monterey Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 90 reviews)
$259+
Arbor Inn Monterey
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3772 reviews)
$113+
Portola Hotel & Spa At Monterey Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2540 reviews)
$257+
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 789 reviews)
$284+

Renting a car in Marina

Renting a car in Marina costs $36 per day, on average, or $71 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 94% cheaper than airport locations in Marina.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Marina (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Marina is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Marina costs $36 per day, on average, or $71 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 94% cheaper than airport locations in Marina.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Marina (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Marina is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.