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How to get fromMonterey to Dana Pointby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MRY - SNA
    3h 8m
    $313–838

  2. Drive 375.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Monterey to Dana Pointcar car 375.3 mi
    6h 35m
    $69–99

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    13h 39m
    $132–285

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    15h 6m
    $111–171

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SJC - SNA
    4h 38m
    $310–942

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    15h 58m
    $91–164

Monterey to Dana Point by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Dana Point, 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 Del Obispo-Stonehill via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 13h 39m.

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