There are 6 ways to get from Monterey to Irvine by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Monterey Regional Airport
best- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane MRY - SNA
2h 40m$58–383Train
- Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
13h 3m$110–235Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0831
13h 50m$87–165Drive 357.8 mi
- Drive from Monterey to Irvinecar 357.8 mi
6h 16m$66–95Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SJC - SNA
4h 10m$120–527Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Anaheim-CerritosSan Jose
13h 19m$63–90
Monterey to Irvine by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Irvine is to shuttle which costs $60 - $95 and takes 13h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Irvine is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $55 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Main-Harvard via Salinas, San Jose Diridon Station and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.
The distance between Monterey and Irvine is 308 miles. The road distance is 359.9 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 13h 3m and costs $110 - $240.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Monterey to Irvine, including transfers.
Monterey to Irvine bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Irvine is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $55 - $390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 13h 3m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 13h 50m.
Monterey to Irvine bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Irvine is 360 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Monterey to Irvine.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
JSX and United Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) twice daily. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Shuttle from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Anaheim-Cerritos
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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