There are 6 ways to get from Pacific Grove to Laguna Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Monterey Regional Airport
best- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane MRY - SNA
4h 11m$285–811Drive 370.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pacific Grove to Laguna Beachcar 370.5 mi
6h 30m$68–98Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain Pacific Surfliner
13h 45m$163–321Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to Los Angelesbus Ans 6241
- Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus 1
14h 26mShuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- 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
5h 27m$277–918Train via Santa Barbara (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
16h 1m$138–291
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pacific Grove to Laguna Beach is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Pacific Grove to Laguna Beach is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $280 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Pacific Grove to Laguna Beach. However, there are services departing from Lighthouse / 12th and arriving at Coast-Ocean via Tyler / Franklin, Salinas, Long Beach Blvd & 5th NE and 7Th-Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Pacific Grove to Laguna Beach. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Irvine via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
The distance between Pacific Grove and Laguna Beach is 324 miles. The road distance is 372.6 miles.
The best way to get from Pacific Grove to Laguna Beach without a car is to train which takes 13h 45m and costs $160 - $330.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Pacific Grove to Laguna Beach, including transfers.
Pacific Grove to Laguna Beach bus services, operated by American Star Tours, depart from Salinas station.
Pacific Grove to Laguna Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Pacific Grove to Laguna Beach is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $280 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $330 and takes 13h 45m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 14h 26m.
What companies run services between Pacific Grove, CA, USA and Laguna Beach, CA, 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 Lighthouse / 12th to Laguna Beach via Calle Principal / Parking Garage, Tyler / Franklin, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Los Angeles, and Irvine in around 13h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
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
- $55–350
- 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.com
Train from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Barbara to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Ocean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
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More Questions & Answers
Pacific Grove to Laguna Beach bus services, operated by American Star Tours, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Pacific Grove to Laguna Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pacific Grove to Laguna Beach is 373 miles. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Pacific Grove to Laguna Beach.
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