There are 7 ways to get from Laguna Woods to Monterey by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Monterey Regional Airport
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane SNA - MRY
2h 45m$280–796Drive 363.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Laguna Woods to Montereycar 363.6 mi
6h 21m$67–96Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
12h 49m$79–145Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
12h 51m$125–269Fly 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 46m$272–903Fly 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 31m$333–867Train, 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
13h 21m$108–166
Laguna Woods to Monterey by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laguna Woods to Monterey is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Laguna Woods to Monterey is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $280 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Laguna Woods to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Paseo De Valencia-Calle De La Plata and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Laguna Woods to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.
The distance between Laguna Woods and Monterey is 319 miles. The road distance is 365.8 miles.
The best way to get from Laguna Woods to Monterey without a car is to bus which takes 12h 49m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Laguna Woods to Monterey, including transfers.
Laguna Woods to Monterey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Laguna Woods to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Laguna Woods to Monterey is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $280 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 12h 49m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 12h 51m.
What companies run services between Laguna Woods, 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 bus from Paseo De Valencia-Calle De La Plata to Tyler / Franklin via Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 12h 49m.
- 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
- jsx.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Monterey Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Coliseum to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
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
- 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
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
- 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
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Laguna Woods to Monterey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
Laguna Woods to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laguna Woods to Monterey is 366 miles. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Laguna Woods to Monterey.
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