There are 5 ways to get from Monterey to Laguna Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Monterey Regional Airport
best- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane MRY - SNA
2h 59m$283–808Drive 368.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to Laguna Beachcar 368.4 mi
6h 26m$68–98Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
13h 8m$161–317Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Los Angelesbus Ans 6241 / ...
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus 1
13h 48m$88–129Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- 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 29m$280–912
Monterey to Laguna Beach by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Laguna Beach is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Laguna Beach is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $280 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Laguna Beach. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Coast-Ocean via Salinas, Long Beach Blvd & 5th NE and 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Laguna Beach. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Irvine via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.
The distance between Monterey and Laguna Beach is 321 miles. The road distance is 370.5 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Laguna Beach without a car is to train which takes 13h 8m and costs $160 - $320.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Monterey to Laguna Beach, including transfers.
Monterey to Laguna Beach bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey to Laguna Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Laguna Beach is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $280 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $320 and takes 13h 8m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 13h 48m.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Laguna Beach, 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 Beach via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Los Angeles, and Irvine in around 13h 8m.
- 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
- jsx.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- 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
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
Train from Los Angeles to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $80–120
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Ocean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Monterey to Laguna Beach bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Monterey to Laguna Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Laguna Beach is 371 miles. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Monterey to Laguna Beach.
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