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

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

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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
    4h 49m
    $265–896

  2. Drive 352.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Pacific Grovecar car 352.7 mi
    6h 10m
    $65–93

  3. 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
    10h 42m
    $165–316

  4. 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
    $112–190

  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
    6h 34m
    $296–860

  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
    6h 31m
    $292–740

  7. 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
    12h 37m
    $76–133

Santa Ana to Pacific Grove by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 425.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Santa Ana to Pacific Grove via Los Angeles and Salinas in around 10h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Lighthouse / Carmel via San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 12h 37m.

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