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How to get fromIrvine to Seasideby 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 Seaside 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
    3h 12m
    $248–728

  2. Drive 359.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Seasidecar car 359.2 mi
    6h 17m
    $66–95

  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 33m
    $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 36m
    $107–163

  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
    4h 12m
    $240–859

  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 57m
    $298–802

  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
    6h 4m
    $291–731

  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
    12h 51m
    $79–145

Irvine to Seaside by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 308.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Seaside, 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 Del Monte / 1688 Del Monte via L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 11h 33m.

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