There are 4 ways to get from Benicia to Monterey Bay Aquarium by train (Amtrak), bus, subway, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 10m$64–126Drive 130 mi
cheapest- Drive from Benicia to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar 130 mi
2h 17m$24–35Line 70 bus, BART, bus, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from Military West St & 1st St to Concord Stationbus 70
- Take the subway from Concord to MacArthursubway
- Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus 20
6h 50m$48–73BART, shuttle
- Take the subway from Concord to San Francisco International Airportsubway Yellow-S
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
5h 52m$75–95
Benicia to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Benicia to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Benicia to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Benicia to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Martinez and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Benicia and Monterey Bay Aquarium is 168 miles. The road distance is 130.7 miles.
The best way to get from Benicia to Monterey Bay Aquarium without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Benicia to Monterey Bay Aquarium, including transfers.
Benicia to Monterey Bay Aquarium train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Martinez station.
Benicia to Monterey Bay Aquarium train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Benicia to Monterey Bay Aquarium is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Benicia to Monterey Bay Aquarium.
There are 164+ hotels available in Monterey Bay Aquarium.
What companies run services between Benicia, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Martinez to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 4h 12m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Martinez to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from Concord to MacArthur
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- BART
Subway from Concord to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–17
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $13–17
- Phone
- +1 707-648-4666
- Website
- SolTrans
Bus from Military West St & 1st St to Concord Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- SolTrans
- Schedules at
- SolTrans Bus Routes & Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
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
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide













