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How to get fromBenicia to Montereyby train (Amtrak), subway, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Benicia to Monterey by train (Amtrak), subway, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    5h 42m
    $67–123

  2. Drive 128.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Benicia to Montereycar car 128.8 mi
    2h 15m
    $24–34

  3. BART, bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the subway from MacArthur to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus bus 20
    5h 50m
    $40–59

  4. BART, shuttle

    1. Take the subway from Concord to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway Yellow-S
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    5h 28m
    $73–92

  5. Line 70 bus, BART, bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the bus from Military West St & 1st St to Concord Stationbus bus 70
    2. Take the subway from Concord to MacArthursubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus bus 20
    6h 21m
    $51–75

Benicia to Monterey by bus and subway

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Benicia, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Martinez to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 4h 12m.

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