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

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There are 10 ways to get from Santa Ana to Pacific Grove by plane, shuttle, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus

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

    best
    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
    5h 55m
    $549–865

  2. Drive  352.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Pacific Grovecar car 352.7 mi
    6h 10m
    $61–88

  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
    12h 6m

  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 13m
    $213–336

  5. 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 3m
    $311–698

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    6h 58m
    $173–755

  7. 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
    7h 35m
    $270–829

  8. Fly Long Beach Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 4m
    $127–547

  9. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    4. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 24m
    $388–879

  10. 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 8m

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

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 425.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

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 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Ana to Lighthouse / Carmel via Los Angeles, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 12h 13m.

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