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Lake Forest to Monterey

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590 km.
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Thirteen ways to Travel from Lake Forest to Monterey

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Cheapest
By car (590 km)
6 h 17 min
590 km.
from $32
Fastest
Plane from Lake Forest (John Wayne Airport - Santa Ana)
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Other
Rideshare
6 h 17 min
590 km.
from $7.70
Train, Plane (Train to Los Angeles International Airport)
5 h 17 min
503 km.
from $281.92
Train, Bus
11 h 47 min
504 km.
from $119.61
Train
11 h 48 min
504 km.
from $152.83
Train, Plane (Train to San Diego International Airport)
5 h 42 min
503 km.
from $336.34
Bus, Plane (Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport)
6 h 31 min
503 km.
from $212.45
Bus, Plane (Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to San Francisco International Airport)
7 h 33 min
503 km.
from $179.84
Bus, Plane (Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland International Airport)
8 h 8 min
503 km.
from $199.95
Train, Plane (Train to Long Beach Airport)
8 h 4 min
503 km.
from $240.92
Train, Plane (Train to Ontario International Airport)
8 h 3 min
503 km.
from $251.66
Bus
12 h 51 min
504 km.
from $115.96

Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.50–$280.25

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$471.33
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$407.64

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$458.59

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Diego International Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$955.39
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$471.33

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$369.42
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$407.64
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$318.46
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$394.90

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Irvine to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$8.28–$76.43
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
8h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.86–$165.60
Train from Irvine to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$89.17

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from Irvine station to L.
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.19–$14.01
Train from Irvine station to Norwalk/
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$8.28–$10.83
Train from Irvine station to Riverside-Downtown
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.83–$14.01

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Coliseum to Milpitas
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.86–$8.28

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Gilroy
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$178.34
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.82–$70.06

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Email:
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$57.32–$70.06
Bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$70.06–$82.80

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.64–$42.04
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.85–$108.28

Greyhound Mexico

Phone:
+01-800-890-6821
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.83–$40.76

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Forest to Monterey?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Forest to Monterey is to bus which costs $35.87 - $163.04 and takes 12h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Forest to Monterey?

The fastest way to get from Lake Forest to Monterey is to train and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $119.57 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Lake Forest and Monterey?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Forest to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Lake Forest-Serrano and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.

How far is it from Lake Forest to Monterey?

The distance between Lake Forest and Monterey is 535 km. The road distance is 589.6 km.

How do I travel from Lake Forest to Monterey without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Forest to Monterey without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 47m and costs $33.70 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from Lake Forest to Monterey?

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Lake Forest to Monterey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Forest to Monterey bus from?

Lake Forest to Monterey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Train or bus from Lake Forest to Monterey?

The best way to get from Lake Forest to Monterey is to train which takes 11h 48m and costs $48.91 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35.87 - $163.04 and takes 12h 51m.

Where does the Lake Forest to Monterey bus arrive?

Lake Forest to Monterey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Can I drive from Lake Forest to Monterey?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Forest to Monterey is 590 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Lake Forest to Monterey.

Where can I stay near Monterey?

There are 293+ hotels available in Monterey. Prices start at $64.03 per night.
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