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How to get fromColumbia to Montereyby car, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Monterey by car, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Drive, train, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Columbia to Lathrop/Manteca Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    6h 34m
    $44–64

  2. Drive 166.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Montereycar car 166.7 mi
    3h 34m
    $31–44

  3. Drive, train

    1. Drive from Columbia to Lathrop/Manteca Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    3. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    7h 32m
    $50–86

  4. Drive, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Drive from Columbia to Stocktoncar car
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to San Josebus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus bus
    6h 44m
    $59–88

  5. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Columbia to Maag Rd & F Sttaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to San Jose Station Diridontrain train Ace
    3. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train
    10h 20m
    $141–190

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 213.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Columbia, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Columbia to Monterey. However, you can drive to Lathrop/Manteca Station, take the train to San Jose Station Diridon, walk to San Jose, take the bus to Salinas, walk to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, then take the line 20 bus to Tyler / Franklin. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Columbia to Monterey Amtrak Bus Stop via Lathrop/Manteca Station, San Jose Station Diridon, San Jose, Salinas, and Salinas in around 7h 32m.

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