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

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

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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 - 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
    $126–528

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train OC Line
    10h 4m
    $45–109

  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
    $85–144

  4. Drive 357.8 mi

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

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

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage to SFO Airport Terminal 2-Lower Levelshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SFO - SNA
    5h 27m
    $352–672

  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
    5h 48m
    $125–472

  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
    6h 5m
    $57–268

  8. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Anaheim-Cerritosshuttle bus San Jose
    13h 20m
    $63–90

Monterey to Irvine by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration10h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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, CBX Cross Border Express operates a shuttle from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Anaheim-Cerritos once daily. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 9h.

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