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

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There are 6 ways to get from Mission Viejo to Monterey by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

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    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

  2. Drive  365.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mission Viejo to Montereycar car 365.9 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 50m

  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
    $213–346

  5. 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 38m
    $310–876

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana 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
    13h 4m

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 431.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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.

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