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

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

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

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC 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 10m
    $420–857

  2. Drive  357.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Irvinecar car 357.8 mi
    6h 16m
    $66–95

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train OC Line
    13h 3m
    $200–325

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    13h 24m

  5. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SFO - SNA
    5h 19m
    $159–398

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

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle 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
    5h 49m
    $270–820

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

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    5h 35m
    $328–678

  8. 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 Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    14h 10m

Monterey to Irvine by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 419.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Tustin via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 13h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Main-Harvard via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 14h 10m.

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