There are 6 ways to get from Cotati to Monterey Bay Aquarium by train, subway, shuttle, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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Train, BART, shuttle
best- Take the train from SMART Cotati to SMART San Rafaeltrain
- Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Milpitassubway
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
6h 46mDrive 161.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cotati to Monterey Bay Aquariumcar 161.6 mi
2h 54m$30–43Train
- Take the train from SMART Cotati to SMART San Rafaeltrain Smart
- Take the train from Oakland to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
8h 42mTrain, bus, shuttle
- Take the train from SMART Cotati to SMART Larkspurtrain
- Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Station
6h 32mBus
- Take the bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission Stbus 172
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Salinasbus
9h 4m$39–64Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Petaluma to Martinezbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
9h 54m$57–122
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cotati to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Cotati to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cotati to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Cotati Hub and arriving at Foam / Irving via Copeland St Transit Mall, San Francisco Bus Station, San Jose, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Cotati to Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are services departing from SMART Cotati and arriving at Salinas via El Cerrito Del Norte and Oakland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
The distance between Cotati and Monterey Bay Aquarium is 172 miles. The road distance is 162.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cotati to Monterey Bay Aquarium without a car is to train and BART and shuttle which takes 6h 46m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Cotati to Monterey Bay Aquarium, including transfers.
Cotati to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, depart from Copeland St Transit Mall station.
Cotati to Monterey Bay Aquarium train services, operated by SMART, depart from SMART Cotati station.
The best way to get from Cotati to Monterey Bay Aquarium is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 9h 4m.
What companies run services between Cotati, CA, USA and Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA, USA?
You can take a train from SMART Cotati to Monterey Bay Aquarium via SMART San Rafael, San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B, El Cerrito del Norte BART Station, El Cerrito Del Norte, Lake Merritt, Oakland, Salinas, Salinas, and Monterey Amtrak Bus Stop in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cotati Hub to Monterey Bay Aquarium via Petaluma Transit Mall, Copeland St Transit Mall, 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 2 Munras, and Foam / Irving in around 9h 4m.
- Phone
- +1 707-794-3330
- Website
- sonomamarintrain.org
Train from SMART Cotati to SMART San Rafael
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
Train from SMART Cotati to SMART San Rafael
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
Train from SMART Cotati to SMART Larkspur
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
- Website
- https://sonomamarintrain.org/
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- BART
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
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
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
- Phone
- +1 415-461-4222
- Website
- Marin Airporter
Bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $32
- Website
- Marin Airporter
- Adult One-way
- $32
- Phone
- +1 415-921-5858
- [email protected]
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
Bus from Copeland St Transit Mall to 1st St & Mission St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District
- Adult
- $8–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to San Jose Diridon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- 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 Petaluma to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Cotati to Monterey Bay Aquarium bus services, operated by Golden Gate Transit, arrive at 1st St & Mission St station.
Cotati to Monterey Bay Aquarium train services, operated by SMART, arrive at SMART San Rafael station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cotati to Monterey Bay Aquarium is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Cotati to Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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