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How to get fromIrvine 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 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

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    2h 32m
    $246–724

  2. Drive 360.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Montereycar car 360.9 mi
    6h 19m
    $66–96

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 44m
    $121–256

  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
    11h 46m
    $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 33m
    $238–847

  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 18m
    $283–799

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

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    5h 23m
    $279–728

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 1m
    $80–146

Irvine to Monterey by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 306 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Irvine, 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 Tustin to Tyler / Franklin via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 11h 44m.

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