There are 6 ways to get from Mission Viejo to Monterey by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, 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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
best- 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 47m$279–912Drive 365.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mission Viejo to Montereycar 365.9 mi
6h 22m$67–97Bus
- 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 50mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
12h 52m$213–346Fly 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 38m$310–876Train, bus
- Take the train from Santa Ana 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 4m
John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mission Viejo to Monterey is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Mission Viejo to Monterey is to fly and shuttle which takes 3h 47m and costs $270 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Mission Viejo to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 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 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Mission Viejo to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Salinas via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.
The distance between Mission Viejo and Monterey is 434 miles. The road distance is 368 miles.
The best way to get from Mission Viejo to Monterey without a car is to bus which takes 12h 50m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Mission Viejo to Monterey, including transfers.
Mission Viejo to Monterey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
Mission Viejo to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
The best way to get from Mission Viejo to Monterey is to bus which takes 12h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $350 and takes 12h 52m.
What companies run services between Mission Viejo, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
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 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Tyler / Franklin via Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 12h 52m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–310
- 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
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- 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
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Mission Viejo to Monterey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
Mission Viejo to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mission Viejo to Monterey is 368 miles. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Mission Viejo to Monterey.
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