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How to get fromMonterey to Orangeby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, shuttle, train, or bus

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

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

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MRY - SNA
    2h 55m
    $283–803

  2. Drive 349 mi

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    1. Drive from Monterey to Orangecar car 349 mi
    6h 6m
    $64–92

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    12h 31m
    $121–263

  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
    12h 58m
    $76–141

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

    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 25m
    $280–907

  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 L.A. Union Station to Orangetrain train
    5h 25m
    $288–727

  7. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, line 42 bus

    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 Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    3. Take the bus from Norwalk-Woodson to Tustin-East Village Waybus bus
    6h 22m
    $81–231

  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 Orangetrain train
    13h 13m
    $105–160

Monterey to Orange by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Orange, 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 Anaheim via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, and Los Angeles in around 12h 31m.

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