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How to get fromMonterey to Mission Viejoby shuttle, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, subway, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Monterey to Mission Viejo by shuttle, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, subway, train, or bus

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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 26m
    $425–912

  2. Drive  365.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Mission Viejocar car 365.9 mi
    6h 22m
    $67–97

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    13h 59m
    $224–365

  4. 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 32m

  5. Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane OAK - SNA
    6h 5m
    $315–875

  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 Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 46m
    $312–718

  7. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MRY - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 48m
    $182–400

  8. 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 Irvinetrain train
    15h 5m

Monterey to Mission Viejo by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$224Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 433.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Mission Viejo, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Cabot-Oso via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 13h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 6 via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Artic - Dock 5, and Katella-Harbor in around 14h 32m.

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