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How to get fromIrvine to MontereyBy plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus

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

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

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    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 SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3h 33m
    $122–533

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Salinas Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    11h 31m
    $52–94

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 44m
    $106–236

  4. Drive 360.9 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Montereycar car 360.9 mi
    6h 19m
    $66–96

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    2h 32m
    $59–355

  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 A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    5h 23m
    $129–529

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

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    5h 24m
    $54–278

  8. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Anaheim to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 14m
    $109–201

Irvine to Monterey by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration11h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Tyler / Franklin via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Salinas Train Station, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 11h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Tyler / Franklin via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 11h 44m.

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