What is the cheapest way to get from Benicia to Monterey?

The cheapest way to get from Benicia to Monterey is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Benicia to Monterey?

The fastest way to get from Benicia to Monterey is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Benicia and Monterey?

No, there is no direct bus from Benicia to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Military West St & 1st St and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via MacArthur BART Station, Emeryville and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Benicia and Monterey?

No, there is no direct train from Benicia to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Martinez and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Benicia to Monterey?

The distance between Benicia and Monterey is 166 miles. The road distance is 129.5 miles.

How do I travel from Benicia to Monterey without a car?

The best way to get from Benicia to Monterey without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $55 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Benicia to Monterey?

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Benicia to Monterey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Benicia to Monterey bus from?

Benicia to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.

Where do I catch the Benicia to Monterey train from?

Benicia to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Martinez station.

Train or bus from Benicia to Monterey?

The best way to get from Benicia to Monterey is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the Benicia to Monterey bus arrive?

Benicia to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Where does the Benicia to Monterey train arrive?

Benicia to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.

Can I drive from Benicia to Monterey?

Yes, the driving distance between Benicia to Monterey is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Benicia to Monterey.

Where can I stay near Monterey?

There are 326+ hotels available in Monterey.

Benicia to Monterey - 5 ways to travel via train, BART, bus, and line 20 bus

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
5h 42m
$57–113
Drive 128.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Benicia to Montereycar 128.8 mi
2h 15m
$24–34
BART, bus, line 20 bus
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
2. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
3. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
5h 52m
$37–55
BART, shuttle
1. Take the subway from North Concord / Martinez to San Francisco International Airportsubway Yellow-S
2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle Monterey Airbus from airport
5h 24m
$73–92
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 17m
$46–66

Benicia to Monterey by bus and subway

28Weekly Services

5h 52mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest 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 $35–85 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Emeryville to Salinas 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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