There are 8 ways to get from Monterey to Laguna Niguel by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, shuttle, train, or bus
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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
3h 1m$298–823Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
- Take the bus from Gilroy to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain
14h 29m$59–89Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
13h 7m$130–283Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus
14h 8m$117–178Drive 370.4 mi
- Drive from Monterey to Laguna Niguelcar 370.4 mi
6h 30m$68–98Shuttle 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 31m$295–927Fly Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MRY - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 53m$167–378Fly 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 Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 49m$298–756
Monterey to Laguna Niguel by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Laguna Niguel is to bus and train which costs $55 - $90 and takes 14h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Laguna Niguel is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $290 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Laguna Niguel station. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Salinas, Santa Barbara Bus Stop and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Laguna Niguel station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.
The distance between Monterey and Laguna Niguel is 325 miles. The road distance is 372.5 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Laguna Niguel without a car is to train which takes 13h 7m and costs $130 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Monterey to Laguna Niguel, including transfers.
Monterey to Laguna Niguel bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey to Laguna Niguel train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Laguna Niguel is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $290 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 13h 7m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 14h 8m.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Laguna Niguel, 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 San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, and Los Angeles in around 13h 7m.
- 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 San Diego International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
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
- $35–230
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
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 San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- 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
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- [email protected]
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Gilroy to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $45–65
- Titanium
- $50–60
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More Questions & Answers
Monterey to Laguna Niguel bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Monterey to Laguna Niguel train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Laguna Niguel is 373 miles. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Monterey to Laguna Niguel.
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