There are 6 ways to get from Monterey to Aliso Viejo by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle
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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
2h 56m$288–808Drive 367.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to Aliso Viejocar 367.4 mi
6h 26m$68–97Bus, train
- Take the bus from Salinas to Los Angelesbus Ans 6241
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain OC Line
12h 5mTrain
- Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain OC Line
13h 19m$121–256Shuttle 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
4h 26m$285–912Fly 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 Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain
5h 52m$289–729
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Aliso Viejo is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Aliso Viejo is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $280 - $850.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Aliso Viejo. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.
The distance between Monterey and Aliso Viejo is 322 miles. The road distance is 369.6 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Aliso Viejo without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Monterey to Aliso Viejo, including transfers.
Monterey to Aliso Viejo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Aliso Viejo is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $280 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 13h 19m.
Monterey to Aliso Viejo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Aliso Viejo is 370 miles. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Monterey to Aliso Viejo.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Aliso Viejo, 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 bus from Tyler / Franklin to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 13h 19m.
- 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
- $40–230
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
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