There are 4 ways to get from Berkeley to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or shuttle
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Bus, line 20 bus
best- Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus 20
4h 34m$44–63Drive 116.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Berkeley to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar 116.5 mi
2h 8m$22–31Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
5h 29m$41–81BART, shuttle
- Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Francisco International Airportsubway Red-S
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
4h 59m$69–87
Berkeley to Monterey Bay Aquarium by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Berkeley to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Berkeley to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Emeryville 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 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Berkeley to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Emeryville and arriving at Salinas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Berkeley and Monterey Bay Aquarium is 140 miles. The road distance is 117.2 miles.
The best way to get from Berkeley to Monterey Bay Aquarium without a car is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 4h 34m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Berkeley to Monterey Bay Aquarium, including transfers.
Berkeley to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.
Berkeley to Monterey Bay Aquarium train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.
The best way to get from Berkeley to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 4h 34m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Berkeley, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Emeryville to Monterey Bay Aquarium via Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Emeryville to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 3h 27m.
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
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Website
- https://www.bart.gov
- Adult Single Ride
- $11–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- 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/
- 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
Berkeley to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Berkeley to Monterey Bay Aquarium train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to Monterey Bay Aquarium is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Berkeley to Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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