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How to get fromDana Point to Montereyby plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, subway or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Dana Point to Monterey by plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    4h 31m
    $201–688

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    6h 56m
    $65–272

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 17m
    $103–179

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 18m

  5. Drive 375 mi

    1. Drive from Dana Point to Montereycar car 375 mi
    6h 38m
    $69–99

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    6h 18m
    $185–562

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    6h 43m
    $91–460

  8. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Anaheim-Cerritos to Salinas - 116 E Alisal Stshuttle bus Cbx
    13h 48m
    $65–93

Dana Point to Monterey by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Del Obispo to Tyler / Franklin via Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 13h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Tyler / Franklin via Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8, Tustin, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 14h 18m.

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