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How to get fromSan Clemente to Montereyby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus or shuttle

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There are 10 ways to get from San Clemente to Monterey by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SAN - MRY
    5h 29m
    $74–398

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane LAX - MRY
    6h 10m
    $50–250

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 17m
    $115–252

  4. 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
    14h 29m
    $90–163

  5. Drive 379.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Clemente to Montereycar car 379.8 mi
    6h 37m
    $70–101

  6. Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SNA - SJC
    4. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 16m
    $133–626

  7. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 15m
    $132–627

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

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 25m
    $144–680

  9. Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane SNA - MRY
    7h 10m
    $56–299

  10. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Anaheim-Cerritos to Salinas - 116 E Alisal Stshuttle bus Cbx
    13h 28m
    $63–91

San Clemente to Monterey by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between San Clemente, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Tyler / Franklin via Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 12h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico to Tyler / Franklin via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 14h 29m.

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