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How to get fromSalinas to Laguna Beachby shuttle, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Salinas to Laguna Beach by shuttle, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride 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 52m
    $272–913

  2. Bus via Gilroy

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Salinas Intermodal Transit Center to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Huntington Parkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus bus 1
    14h 35m
    $52–74

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    11h 15m
    $165–306

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Los Angelesbus bus Ans 6241
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus bus 1
    12h 27m

  5. Drive 353.1 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Laguna Beachcar car 353.1 mi
    6h 6m
    $65–94

  6. Line 20 bus to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MRY - SNA
    4h 53m
    $285–811

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 420.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Laguna Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Salinas to Laguna Beach via Los Angeles and Irvine in around 11h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salinas to Coast-Ocean via Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Pershing Square Station, 5th / Hill, Norwalk Station, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 12h 27m.

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