There are 4 ways to get from Alameda to Monterey Bay Aquarium by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or shuttle
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Train, line 20 bus
best- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus 20
4h 46m$39–78Drive 109.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alameda to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar 109.9 mi
1h 59m$21–29Bus, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus 20
4h 49m$45–64Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
4h 46m$68–86
Alameda to Monterey Bay Aquarium by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alameda to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which costs $20 - $29 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Alameda to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $20 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Alameda to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Foam / Irving via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Alameda and Monterey Bay Aquarium is 130 miles. The road distance is 110.5 miles.
The best way to get from Alameda to Monterey Bay Aquarium without a car is to train and line 20 bus which takes 4h 46m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Alameda to Monterey Bay Aquarium, including transfers.
Alameda to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
Alameda to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to Monterey Bay Aquarium is 111 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Alameda to Monterey Bay Aquarium.
There are 232+ hotels available in Monterey Bay Aquarium.
What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Oakland to Monterey Bay Aquarium via Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 4h 49m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- mst.org
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
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