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

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There are 9 ways to get from Monterey to Santa Ana by shuttle, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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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 19m
    $449–892

  2. Drive  350.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterey to Santa Anacar car 350.4 mi
    6h 6m
    $64–93

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    12h 43m
    $211–333

  4. 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 Santa Anatrain train
    13h 18m

  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 Santa Anatrain train
    5h 24m
    $339–696

  6. 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 Santa Anatrain train
    6h 16m
    $195–448

  7. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    6h 48m
    $196–700

  8. 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
    7h 10m
    $90–324

  9. 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 Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 23m

Monterey to Santa Ana by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 425.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Santa Ana via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, and Los Angeles in around 12h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Santa Ana Bus Stop via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Station in around 13h 23m.

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