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How to get fromSanta Ana to Montereyby plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Ana to Monterey by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus

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

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    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
    3h 40m
    $263–893

  2. Drive  350.7 mi

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    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Montereycar car 350.7 mi
    6h 7m
    $64–93

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 26m
    $73–130

  4. 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
    11h 33m
    $106–234

  5. 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
    5h 25m
    $294–857

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    5h 21m
    $289–736

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    11h 40m
    $94–148

Santa Ana to Monterey by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 423.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Tyler / Franklin via San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 11h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Ana to Tyler / Franklin via Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 11h 33m.

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