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How to get fromPacific Grove to Irvineby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Pacific Grove to Irvine by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, shuttle, 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 52m
    $245–756

  2. Drive 359.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Pacific Grove to Irvinecar car 359.9 mi
    6h 20m
    $66–95

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train OC Line
    13h 40m
    $122–259

  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 Anaheimtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    14h 41m
    $131–219

  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
    5h 8m
    $237–863

  6. 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 L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    6h 46m
    $290–731

  7. 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
    14h 47m
    $86–159

Pacific Grove to Irvine by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 308.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Pacific Grove, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

JSX flies from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lighthouse / 12th to Tustin via Calle Principal / Parking Garage, Tyler / Franklin, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 13h 40m.

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