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 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Marina include Austrian Airlines, United Airlines and American 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 Santa Clara takes 1h 02m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 15m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Marina is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 83 miles from Marina. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marina, including Greyhound, FlixBus and CoachRun. From Coral Hills, the bus ride to Marina takes 45 miles and will cost you around $18. From Reno, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 395 miles.

Plane

When flying to Marina, you’ll arrive at Monterey Regional (MRY), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Marina include Austrian Airlines, United Airlines and American 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 Santa Clara takes 1h 02m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 15m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Marina is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 83 miles from Marina. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marina, including Greyhound, FlixBus and CoachRun. From Coral Hills, the bus ride to Marina takes 45 miles and will cost you around $18. From Reno, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 395 miles.

Airports near Marina

Airlines serving Marina

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 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, 1024 reviews)
$372+
Intercontinental The Clement Monterey, An IHG Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1030 reviews)
$278+
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1937 reviews)
$231+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott The Dunes on Monterey Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 89 reviews)
$252+
Portola Hotel & Spa At Monterey Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2541 reviews)
$254+
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 793 reviews)
$285+

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.