There are 5 ways to get from Burlingame to Monterey Bay Aquarium by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak)
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Caltrain, bus, line 20 bus
best- Take the train from Broadway Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus 20
4h 40m$32–45Drive 98.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burlingame to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar 98.9 mi
1h 50m$19–27Caltrain, train
- Take the train from Broadway Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain Local Weekend
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
5h 38m$33–61Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Domestic to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
4h 16m$59–75Bus, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from California Dr & Broadway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1bus Ecr / ...
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus 20
5h 44m$31–46
Burlingame to Monterey Bay Aquarium by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burlingame to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Burlingame to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Burlingame to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from California Dr & Broadway and arriving at Foam / Irving via San Jose, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Burlingame to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Broadway Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Burlingame and Monterey Bay Aquarium is 114 miles. The road distance is 99.5 miles.
The best way to get from Burlingame to Monterey Bay Aquarium without a car is to Caltrain and bus and line 20 bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $30 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Burlingame to Monterey Bay Aquarium, including transfers.
Burlingame to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by SamTrans, depart from California Dr & Broadway station.
Burlingame to Monterey Bay Aquarium train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Broadway Caltrain Southbound station.
The best way to get from Burlingame to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to Caltrain and train which takes 5h 38m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 20 bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Burlingame, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Broadway Caltrain Southbound to Monterey Bay Aquarium via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Playa / Sand City Station, and Foam / Irving in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, Groome Transportation operates a shuttle from SFO Airport Domestic to Monterey Shuttle Station hourly. Tickets cost $55–70 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- Cal Train
Train from Broadway Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Train from Broadway Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- 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
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 Domestic to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
Bus from California Dr & Broadway to Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- SamTrans Homepage
- Website
- SamTrans Schedules
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More Questions & Answers
Burlingame to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by SamTrans, arrive at Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 1 station.
Burlingame to Monterey Bay Aquarium train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burlingame to Monterey Bay Aquarium is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Burlingame to Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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