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How to get fromMission Viejo to Montereyby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Mission Viejo to Monterey by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    2h 46m
    $287–805

  2. Drive 365.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mission Viejo to Montereycar car 365.8 mi
    6h 22m
    $67–97

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 45m
    $79–155

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 52m
    $125–269

  5. Fly 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 47m
    $279–912

  6. Fly 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 33m
    $340–876

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Salinasbus bus Ans 6238
    12h 49m

Mission Viejo to Monterey by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 319.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Mission Viejo, 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 Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 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 45m.

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