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How to get fromNewport Beach to Monterey Bay Aquariumby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, shuttle, tram, or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Newport Beach to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, shuttle, tram, or subway

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  1. Line 43 bus, line 76 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Monterey Regional Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Harbor-Macarthurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Macarthur-Harbor to Airport-Arrival Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    4. Take the bus from Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras to Foam / Irvingbus bus
    5h 45m
    $249–760

  2. Drive 359.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newport Beach to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar car 359.8 mi
    6h 25m
    $66–95

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 24m
    $162–317

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 4m
    $82–149

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 42m
    $241–867

  6. Line 1 bus, line 577 bus, tram to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Coast-Ent Hoag Hospital to 7Th-Channelbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 7th / Channel to Norwalk Stationbus bus
    3. Take the tram from Norwalk Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram tram
    4. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    6h 45m
    $280–714

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 17m
    $103–399

  8. Line 1 bus, line 577 bus, tram to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Coast-Ent Hoag Hospital to 7Th-Channelbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 7th / Channel to Norwalk Stationbus bus
    3. Take the tram from Norwalk Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram tram
    4. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    5. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    7h 39m
    $162–671

  9. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SNA - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 27m
    $272–831

  10. Line 47 bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Placentia-Flagship to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6bus bus
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane BUR - MRY
    8h 37m
    $450–829

Newport Beach to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Newport Beach, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Newport Beach to Monterey Bay Aquarium via Santa Ana, Los Angeles, Salinas, Salinas, and Monterey Amtrak Bus Stop in around 12h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park-19Th to Monterey Bay Aquarium via Harbor-Katella, Katella-Harbor, Artic - Dock 6, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 14h 4m.

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