There are 6 ways to get from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Irvine by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, shuttle, or train
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Fly Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane MRY - SNA
3h 57m$245–756Drive 359.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Irvinecar 359.3 mi
6h 18m$66–95Train
- Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain OC Line
13h 49m$122–259Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0831
14h 56m$80–147Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SJC - SNA
5h 16m$237–863Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MRY - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
6h 53m$290–731
Monterey Bay Aquarium to Irvine by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Irvine is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Irvine is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $240 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Cannery Row / Aquarium and arriving at Main-Harvard via Tyler / Franklin, Salinas, San Jose Diridon Station and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Tustin via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 49m.
The distance between Monterey Bay Aquarium and Irvine is 310 miles. The road distance is 361.4 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 13h 49m and costs $120 - $260.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Irvine, including transfers.
Monterey Bay Aquarium to Irvine bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey Bay Aquarium to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Irvine is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $240 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 13h 49m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 14h 56m.
What companies run services between Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
JSX and United Airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Tustin via Cannery Row / Aquarium, Franklin / Alvarado, Tyler / Franklin, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 13h 49m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
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More Questions & Answers
Monterey Bay Aquarium to Irvine bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Monterey Bay Aquarium to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey Bay Aquarium to Irvine is 361 miles. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Monterey Bay Aquarium to Irvine.
There are 1382+ hotels available in Irvine.