The average bus between Monterey and Capitola Beach takes 3h 15m and the fastest bus takes 2h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Monterey to Capitola Beach. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Monterey and Capitola Beach. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Monterey is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Capitola Beach at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Monterey to Capitola Beach? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Capitola Beach. However, there are services departing from Monterey station and arriving at Capitola Beach station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Monterey to Capitola Beach bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Tyler / Franklin station.
Monterey to Capitola Beach bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Bay Ave. & Rosedale station.
The distance between Monterey and Capitola Beach is 41.6 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Capitola Beach via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 1, Watsonville Transit Center - Lane 2, and Bay Ave. & Rosedale in around 3h 58m.