There are 6 ways to get from Monterey to Mission Viejo by plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus
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 56m$288–808Drive 365.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to Mission Viejocar 365.9 mi
6h 22m$67–97Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Los Angelesbus Ans 6241
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
13h 10mTrain (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
14h 4m$132–285Shuttle 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 26m$285–912Bus via Gilroy
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
- Take the bus from Gilroy to Downtown Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from 5th / Hill to Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14bus 460
- Take the bus from Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5 to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6bus 83
16h 12m$77–106
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Mission Viejo is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Mission Viejo is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $280 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Mission Viejo. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Cabot-La Paz via Salinas, Los Angeles and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Mission Viejo 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 14h 4m.
The distance between Monterey and Mission Viejo is 322 miles. The road distance is 368 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Mission Viejo without a car is to bus which takes 13h 10m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Monterey to Mission Viejo, including transfers.
Monterey to Mission Viejo bus services, operated by American Star Tours, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey to Mission Viejo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Mission Viejo is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $280 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 10m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 14h 4m.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Mission Viejo, 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 Cabot-La Paz via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 13h 10m.
- 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 San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- +1 831-373-7777
- 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
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Gilroy to Downtown Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $70–95
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from 5th / Hill to Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5 to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
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More Questions & Answers
Monterey to Mission Viejo bus services, operated by American Star Tours, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Monterey to Mission Viejo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Mission Viejo is 368 miles. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Monterey to Mission Viejo.
There are 995+ hotels available in Mission Viejo.
















