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How to get fromMonterey to San Juan Capistranoby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Monterey to San Juan Capistrano by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, bus, or shuttle

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

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    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
    5h 53m
    $167–378

  2. Drive 372.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to San Juan Capistranocar car 372.6 mi
    6h 29m
    $68–99

  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 7m
    $130–283

  4. Bus

    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 bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus bus
    14h 8m
    $117–178

  5. 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
    5h 49m
    $298–756

  6. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 76 bus, line 43 bus, line 50 bus, train

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MRY - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Macarthur-Harborbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Harbor-Katellabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Katella-Harbor to Artic - Dock 6bus bus
    5. Take the train from Anaheim to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 38m
    $256–770

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Anaheim to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 8m
    $253–874

  8. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    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 Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 46m
    $564–857

  9. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

    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
    8h 20m
    $89–245

Monterey to San Juan Capistrano by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 454.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA?

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 14h 8m.

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