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

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There are 7 ways to get from Monterey to Irvine by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MRY - SNA
    2h 40m
    $243–753

  2. Drive 357.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Irvinecar car 357.8 mi
    6h 16m
    $66–95

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train OC Line
    13h 3m
    $120–255

  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
    13h 24m
    $109–169

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    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 10m
    $240–857

  6. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    5h 34m
    $278–728

  7. 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 Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0831
    14h 10m
    $85–145

Monterey to Irvine by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 306 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Monterey, 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 bus from Tyler / Franklin to Tustin via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 13h 3m.

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