There are 6 ways to get from Concord to Monterey by subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or bus (Amtrak)
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BART, bus, line 20 bus
best- Take the subway from MacArthur to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
5h 24m$33–51Drive 121 mi
cheapest- Drive from Concord to Montereycar 121 mi
2h 7m$23–32Train via Oakland (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
6h 30m$41–91BART, 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
4h 56m$69–86Bus, line 20 bus
- Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Tyler / Franklinbus 20
5h 48m$41–65Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
7h 18m$44–101
Concord to Monterey by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Concord to Monterey is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Concord to Monterey is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Concord station to Monterey. However, there are services departing from MacArthur BART Station and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via Emeryville and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Concord to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Concord and arriving at Salinas via MacArthur and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Concord and Monterey is 143 miles. The road distance is 121.7 miles.
The best way to get from Concord to Monterey without a car is to BART and bus and line 20 bus which takes 5h 24m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Concord to Monterey, including transfers.
Concord to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.
Concord to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from Concord to Monterey is to train via Oakland which takes 6h 30m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 20 bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Concord, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Salinas once daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Concord to Tyler / Franklin via MacArthur, MacArthur BART Station, Horton @ 59th, Emeryville, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 5h 48m.
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from MacArthur to Berryessa / North San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Martinez to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- 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
- $19–28
- 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 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 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
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More Questions & Answers
Concord to Monterey bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Concord to Monterey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salinas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Concord to Monterey is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Concord to Monterey.
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