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

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Ana to Monterey Bay Aquarium by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, subway, train, or bus

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Monterey Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    3h 6m
    $273–789

  2. Drive 352.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar car 352.1 mi
    6h 9m
    $65–93

  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 54m
    $80–142

  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
    12h 1m
    $125–270

  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
    4h 3m
    $265–896

  6. 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 48m
    $326–860

  7. 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 49m
    $293–742

  8. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 9m
    $123–217

Santa Ana to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

JSX flies from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Monterey Bay Aquarium via San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 11h 54m.

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