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

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There are 6 ways to get from Dana Point to Monterey by plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    best
    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
    4h 4m
    $301–938

  2. Drive  376 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dana Point to Montereycar car 376 mi
    6h 36m
    $69–100

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    13h 13m
    $114–251

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin 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
    13h 56m
    $96–151

  5. Fly 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 49m
    $332–902

  6. 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
    14h 29m
    $78–141

Dana Point to Monterey by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 438.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Dana Point, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Del Obispo to Tyler / Franklin via Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 13h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Golden Lantern-La Cresta to Tyler / Franklin via Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 8, Tustin, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 14h 29m.

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