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How to get fromMonterey to Rancho Santa Margaritaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, shuttle, taxi, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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

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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
    3h 2m
    $298–823

  2. Drive 367.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Rancho Santa Margaritacar car 367.8 mi
    6h 27m
    $68–97

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    13h 5m
    $156–313

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    15h 35m
    $128–214

  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 32m
    $295–927

  6. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, taxi

    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 Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    3. Take the taxi from Ontario-San-Bernardino-Airport-ONT to Rancho Santa Margaritataxi taxi
    4h 53m
    $350–1,017

  7. 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 Irvinetrain train
    5h 48m
    $324–786

  8. 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
    15h 44m
    $82–147

Monterey to Rancho Santa Margarita by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration15h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Rancho Santa Margarita via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Los Angeles, and Irvine in around 13h 5m.

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