There are 7 ways to get from Irvine to Monterey Bay Aquarium by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, or train
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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
2h 59m$248–728Drive 362.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar 362.2 mi
6h 21m$67–96Train
- Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
12h 12m$123–259Bus
- 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 29m$80–147Fly 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 56m$240–859Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane SNA - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
5h 41m$298–802Train 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
5h 50m$291–731
Irvine to Monterey Bay Aquarium by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $240 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Foam / Irving via Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Jose, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
The distance between Irvine and Monterey Bay Aquarium is 310 miles. The road distance is 364.3 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Monterey Bay Aquarium without a car is to train which takes 12h 12m and costs $120 - $260.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Irvine to Monterey Bay Aquarium, including transfers.
Irvine to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center station.
Irvine to Monterey Bay Aquarium train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
The best way to get from Irvine to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $240 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 12h 12m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 13h 29m.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, 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 Monterey Bay Aquarium via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 12h 12m.
- 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
- $50–340
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Coliseum to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- BART
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- 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
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
Irvine to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
Irvine to Monterey Bay Aquarium train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Monterey Bay Aquarium is 364 miles. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Irvine to Monterey Bay Aquarium.
There are 164+ hotels available in Monterey Bay Aquarium.