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

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

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Monterey Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    2h 42m
    $272–787

  2. Drive 360.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine (Station) to Montereycar car 360.5 mi
    6h 16m
    $66–95

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 45m
    $126–273

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Irvine 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
    11h 54m
    $106–162

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

    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 43m
    $264–894

  6. 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 28m
    $295–858

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

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    5h 33m
    $294–745

  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
    12h 40m
    $80–149

Irvine (Station) to Monterey by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 314.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Irvine (Station), CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

JSX flies from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Irvine to Tyler / Franklin via Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 11h 45m.

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