There are 6 ways to get from California State University, East Bay to Monterey by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, shuttle, bus (Amtrak), or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, line 20 bus
best- Take the bus from Hayward Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
3h 58m$38–56Drive 97.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from California State University, East Bay to Montereycar 97.9 mi
1h 47m$18–26Train, line 20 bus
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
5h 5m$43–78Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle StationMonterey Airbus from airport
3h 35m$66–86Bus, line 20 bus via San Jose
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
4h 20m$41–61Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Hayward Station to San Josetrain Capitol Corridor
- Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
5h 20m$53–93
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California State University, East Bay to Monterey is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from California State University, East Bay to Monterey is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from California State University, East Bay station to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Hayward Bus Station and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via San Jose and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from California State University, East Bay station to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Hayward Station and arriving at Salinas via San Jose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between California State University, East Bay and Monterey is 110 miles. The road distance is 98.5 miles.
The best way to get from California State University, East Bay to Monterey without a car is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 3h 58m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from California State University, East Bay to Monterey, including transfers.
California State University, East Bay to Monterey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hayward Bus Station.
California State University, East Bay to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hayward Station.
The best way to get from California State University, East Bay to Monterey is to bus and line 20 bus which takes 3h 58m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between California State University, East Bay, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from California State University, East Bay to Tyler / Franklin via Hayward Bus Station, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from California State University, East Bay to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stop via Hayward Station, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas in around 5h 20m.
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
Train from Hayward Station to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- 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 Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Hayward Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Greyhound
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
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-888-678-2871
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
Bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklin
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Monterey-Salinas Transit
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
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More Questions & Answers
California State University, East Bay to Monterey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Jose Diridon Station.
California State University, East Bay to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between California State University, East Bay to Monterey is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from California State University, East Bay to Monterey.
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