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

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

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

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    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 SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3h 49m
    $420–913

  2. Drive  368.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aliso Viejo to Montereycar car 368.1 mi
    6h 25m
    $68–97

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 2m
    $202–327

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    12h 4m

  5. 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 A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    5h 39m
    $311–877

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

    1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    5h 41m
    $290–679

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

    1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo 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 SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 39m
    $182–686

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 23m

Aliso Viejo to Monterey by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$202Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 431.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Aliso Viejo, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to Tyler / Franklin via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 12h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alicia-Marketplace South to Tyler / Franklin via Paseo De Valencia-Calle De Los Caballeros, Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 13h 23m.

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