There are 6 ways to get from Huntington Beach to Monterey by plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, tram, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane SNA - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
3h 49m$279–912Drive 353.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Huntington Beach to Montereycar 353.6 mi
6h 16m$65–94Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
12h 9m$163–313Bus
- Take the bus from Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus Westminster
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
12h 11m$69–97Line 1 bus, line 577 bus, tram to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Take the bus from Pacific Coast-9Th to 7Th-Channelbus
- Take the bus from 7th / Channel to Norwalk Stationbus
- Take the tram from Norwalk Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
6h 2m$278–711Bus via Santa Barbara
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2005
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
13h 35m$95–149
Huntington Beach to Monterey by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Huntington Beach to Monterey is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Huntington Beach to Monterey is to fly and shuttle which takes 3h 49m and costs $270 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Huntington Beach to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Magnolia-Carrolltown and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket, King & Tully, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Huntington Beach to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
The distance between Huntington Beach and Monterey is 431 miles. The road distance is 355.6 miles.
The best way to get from Huntington Beach to Monterey without a car is to train which takes 12h 9m and costs $160 - $320.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Huntington Beach to Monterey, including transfers.
Huntington Beach to Monterey bus services, operated by Hoang Express, depart from Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket station.
Huntington Beach to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Huntington Beach to Monterey is to train which takes 12h 9m and costs $160 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 12h 11m.
What companies run services between Huntington Beach, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Huntington Beach to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stop via Santa Ana, Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas in around 12h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia-Carrolltown to Tyler / Franklin via Magnolia-Bolsa, Westminster, CA - ABC Supermarket, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, King & Tully, Santa Clara & 1st, San Jose Diridon, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 12h 11m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
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More Questions & Answers
Huntington Beach to Monterey bus services, operated by Hoang Express, arrive at San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich station.
Huntington Beach to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Huntington Beach to Monterey is 356 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Huntington Beach to Monterey.
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