There are 7 ways to get from Irvine to 17-Mile Drive by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, 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 Monterey Regional Airport
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SNA - MRY
1h 30m$273–762Drive 366.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to 17-Mile Drivecar 366.7 mi
6h 28m$67–97Train
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
10h 59m$194–342Train, bus
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus
12h$130–191Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- 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 45m$260–874Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane LAX - MRY
4h 22m$316–765Bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
13h 15m$107–183
John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to 17-Mile Drive is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to 17-Mile Drive is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $270 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to 17-Mile Drive. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to 17-Mile Drive. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.
The distance between Irvine and 17-Mile Drive is 313 miles. The road distance is 368.8 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to 17-Mile Drive without a car is to train which takes 10h 59m and costs $190 - $350.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Irvine to 17-Mile Drive, including transfers.
Irvine to 17-Mile Drive bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
Irvine to 17-Mile Drive train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Irvine to 17-Mile Drive is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $270 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $350 and takes 10h 59m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 13h 15m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and 17-Mile Drive, 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 Tustin to 17-Mile Drive via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, and Salinas in around 10h 59m.
- 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
- $55–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Irvine to 17-Mile Drive bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
Irvine to 17-Mile Drive train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to 17-Mile Drive is 369 miles. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Irvine to 17-Mile Drive.
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