There are 5 ways to get from Alamo to Monterey by subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
BART, bus, line 20 bus
best- Take the subway from MacArthur to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
5h 42m$34–52Drive 110.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alamo to Montereycar 110.7 mi
1h 56m$21–30Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 48m$42–86BART, shuttle
- Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco International Airportsubway Yellow-S
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
5h 13m$69–88Bus, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
6h 6m$42–66
Alamo to Monterey by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alamo to Monterey is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Alamo to Monterey is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Alamo to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Danville Blvd and Alamo Plaza and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via MacArthur BART Station, Emeryville and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Alamo to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Walnut Creek and arriving at Salinas via Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Alamo and Monterey is 143 miles. The road distance is 111.3 miles.
The best way to get from Alamo to Monterey without a car is to BART and bus and line 20 bus which takes 5h 42m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Alamo to Monterey, including transfers.
Alamo to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.
Alamo to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.
The best way to get from Alamo to Monterey is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 20 bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Alamo, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Emeryville to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Danville Blvd and Alamo Plaza to Tyler / Franklin via Walnut Creek BART, Walnut Creek, MacArthur, MacArthur BART Station, Horton @ 59th, Emeryville, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 6h 6m.
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from MacArthur to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
Subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- 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 Tyler / Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://mst.org/
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Alamo to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Alamo to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alamo to Monterey is 111 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Alamo to Monterey.
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