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

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There are 9 ways to get from Irvine to Monterey by plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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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
    $127–559

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

    cheapest
    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 13m
    $53–259

  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
    $91–166

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 1m

  5. Drive 360.8 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Montereycar car 360.8 mi
    6h 19m
    $66–96

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SNA - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    5h 16m
    $357–659

  7. 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
    5h 47m
    $123–484

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    6h 30m
    $125–486

  9. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Anaheim-Cerritos to Salinas - 116 E Alisal Stshuttle bus Cbx
    12h 15m
    $63–91

Irvine to Monterey by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Tyler / Franklin via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 13h 1m.

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