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How to get fromMonterey to Laguna Beachby shuttle, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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

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

    best
    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 29m
    $280–912

  2. Drive  368.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Laguna Beachcar car 368.4 mi
    6h 26m
    $68–98

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    13h 8m
    $138–284

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus bus 1
    15h 12m
    $76–120

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

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MRY - SNA
    5h 6m
    $303–808

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

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MRY - LAX
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus bus
    6h 59m
    $278–711

  7. Bus via Santa Barbara

    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 bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus bus 1
    15h 23m
    $82–126

Monterey to Laguna Beach by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 432.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Laguna Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Laguna Beach via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Los Angeles, and Irvine in around 13h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Coast-Ocean via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, Long Beach Bus Station, Anaheim & Long Beach Blvd SE, 7th & Channel SE, and 7Th-Channel in around 15h 12m.

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