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How to get fromMonterey to Dana Pointby shuttle, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, subway or train

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

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  1. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    4h 28m
    $191–613

  2. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 2m
    $65–272

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    13h 43m
    $98–148

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    15h 29m

  5. Drive 375.3 mi

    1. Drive from Monterey to Dana Pointcar car 375.3 mi
    6h 35m
    $69–99

  6. Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    6h 14m
    $195–577

  7. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MRY - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 6m
    $101–520

  8. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Anaheim-Cerritosshuttle bus San Jose
    14h 51m
    $65–92

Monterey to Dana Point by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Del Obispo-Stonehill via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 13h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coast via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Santa Ana, Tustin, and Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8 in around 15h 29m.

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