There are 8 ways to get from Monterey to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) by plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane MRY - SNA
2h 40m$243–753Drive 355.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to Santa Ana Airport (SNA)car 355.7 mi
6h 14m$65–94Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane SJC - LGB
4h 34m$157–327Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain Pacific Surfliner
14h 13m$154–303Bus via Santa Barbara
- Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
15h 27m$108–163Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SJC - SNA
4h 10m$240–857Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0831
15h 29m$82–147Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Monterey to Santa Ana-SNA355.7 mi
6h 14m
Monterey to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $240 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Santa Ana Airport (SNA). However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Airport-Arrival Terminal via Salinas, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 and Macarthur-Harbor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Santa Ana Airport (SNA). However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Santa Ana via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.
The distance between Monterey and Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is 308 miles. The road distance is 357.8 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) without a car is to train which takes 14h 13m and costs $150 - $310.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Monterey to Santa Ana Airport (SNA), including transfers.
Monterey to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $240 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $310 and takes 14h 13m, you could also bus via Santa Barbara, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 15h 27m.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Santa Ana Airport (SNA), 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 Airport-Arrival Terminal via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Los Angeles, Santa Ana, and Macarthur-Harbor in around 14h 13m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–170
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Monterey to Santa Ana-SNA
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Monterey to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Monterey to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Santa Ana Airport (SNA) is 358 miles. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Monterey to Santa Ana Airport (SNA).
There are 1189+ hotels available in Santa Ana Airport (SNA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Monterey and Santa Ana Airport (SNA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.